The T29 Heavy Tank was an American post-WWII prototype designed to counter German heavy tanks like the Tiger II, featuring powerful 105mm gun, thick turret armor (up to 11 inches), and robust hull, though it never saw combat, serving instead as a testbed for future tank technology, including improved engines and large-caliber artillery. Key Features & Development: Purpose: Developed in 1944 to match German super-heavy tanks, with later interest for use in the Pacific theater against Japanese fortifications. Armament: Main gun was the high-velocity 105mm T5E1 cannon, capable of significant firepower. Armor: Featured a massive, heavily armored turret with thick mantlet (up to 12 inches) and sloped hull, making it very resilient frontally, especially when hull-down. Design: Based on the M26 Pershing but enlarged, with a longer hull, upgraded engine, and a distinctive large, balanced turret. Status: While prototypes were built and tested (some continuing into the late 1940s), the T29 never entered mass production, but its advanced features influenced later tank designs. Legacy: The T29 served as a valuable engineering platform, allowing for the testing of new artillery, automotive, and armor concepts. It's well-known in video games like World of Tanks and War Thunder for its strong frontal armor and powerful gun, making it a formidable heavy tank.