Tiger I - Sdkfz.181 | |
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| Paese | Germania |
| Categoria | Veicoli corazzati |
| digitare | Char |
| Descrizione | Album de 41 foto walk-around del serbatoio della tigre "Tiger I - Sdkfz.181" |
Galleria fotografica su una tigre HIV PzKpfw, The Tigre I (Tigre) est un char d’assaut lourd allemand en service durant la seconde guerre mondiale. Le développement du tigre iniziò nel 1937, il suo primo impegno ebbe luogo sul fronte orientale a Leningrado il 29 agosto 1942. Il Tiger I divenne quindi il carro armato tedesco più potente e corazzato, ma il suo peso elevato (quasi il doppio degli altri carri armati) ebbe ripercussioni sulla sua mobilità. Durante tutto il suo impegno sperimenterà problemi meccanici che ridurranno il suo impatto sulle operazioni. È un serbatoio che, per la sua complessità e il suo costo, ha prodotto solo 1.350 copie, si potrebbe dire.
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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) |
| Ruolo | Carro pesante |
| In servizio | 1942–1945 |
| Peso | 57 tons (approx.) |
| Equipaggio | 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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