Tiger I – Sdkfz.181 | |
|---|---|
| Pays | Germany |
| Catégorie | Véhicules blindés |
| Type | Char |
| Description | Album de 41 photos walk-around du char tigre «Tiger I – Sdkfz.181» |
Galerie photo sur un PzKpfw VIH Tiger, Le Tiger I (Tigre) est un char d’assaut lourd allemand en service durant la seconde guerre mondiale. Le développement du Tigre a commencé en 1937, son premier engagement se déroulant sur le front de l’Est à Léningrad le 29 août 1942. Le Tigre I devient alors le char allemand le plus puissant et le plus blindé mais son poids élevé (pratiquement le double des autres chars) a des répercutions sur sa mobilité. Tout au long de son engagement il connaitra des problèmes mécaniques qui réduiront son impact sur les opérations. C’est un char qui du fait de sa complexité et de son cout n’a été produit qu’à 1 350 exemplaires seulement pourrait-on dire.
Source: PzKpfw VIH Tiger sur Wikipedia
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The PzKpfw VI Ausf. E, commonly known as the Tiger I, was a German heavy tank of World War II. It was famous for its formidable combination of heavy armor and a powerful main gun, making it a terrifying opponent for Allied forces upon its debut in 1942.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Official Designation | Pz.Kpfw. VI Tiger Ausf. E (Sd.Kfz. 181) |
| Role | Heavy Tank |
| In Service | 1942–1945 |
| Weight | 57 tons (approx.) |
| Crew | 5 (Commander, Gunner, Loader, Driver, Radio Operator) |
Armament and Protection
The Tiger I was built around its two most feared features: the high-velocity gun and its thick, almost vertical armor plating.
- Main Gun: The 8.8 cm KwK 36 L/56 (88 mm), an adaptation of the famous anti-aircraft gun. This gun could reliably penetrate any Allied tank from long ranges.
- Secondary Armament: Two 7.92 mm MG 34 machine guns.
- Frontal Armor: Up to 100–120 mm (on the hull and turret), which was impervious to most Allied tank guns at typical engagement distances.
- Side and Rear Armor: Generally 80 mm thick. Crew training often involved « angling » the tank to increase the effective thickness of this armor.
Mobility and Operational Challenges
Despite its combat power, the Tiger I was mechanically complex and demanded extensive logistical support.
- Engine: Maybach HL230 P45 V-12 gasoline engine (700 horsepower).
- Speed: Road speed was approximately 38 km/h (24 mph).
- Complex Design: The intricate interleaved road wheel suspension provided a stable ride but was highly susceptible to mud and freezing in the Russian winter, and was difficult to maintain.
- Logistics Nightmare: Its great weight often led to breakdowns, especially with the transmission and final drive. The tank’s size complicated rail transport, requiring the tracks to be swapped out for narrower ones.
- Production Numbers: Due to its complexity and high resource cost, only about 1,350 were ever produced, a low number compared to Allied production.
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