
The basis of this design was the M26 Pershing, which was deemed insufficiently mobile for its role as a medium tank. The M47 Patton came about only a few years after its predecessor, the M46 Patton.

Very potent gun with access to a variety of shells to use in any situation.The hull can't be penetrated by most of the tanks it faces only a few tanks with high calibre cannons can penetrate it.Very good turret - most of shots will either bounce or non-pen it.Once there, fall back a little and find a good place for surveying the battlefield while looking for targets to snipe using your great HEAT rounds.

The MKPz M47 G tank is great for rushing the capture points in Realistic battles. Main article: M2HB (12.7 mm) 12.7 mm M2HB
