Tiger I - Sdkfz.181 | |
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| Pays | Germany |
| Category | Armoured vehicles |
| Type | Car |
| Description | Album de 41 walk-around photos of the tiger tank "Tiger I - Sdkfz.181" |
Photo Gallery on a PzKpfw HIV Tiger, The Tiger I (Tigre) est un char d’assaut lourd allemand en service durant la seconde guerre mondiale. Le développement du Tiger began in 1937, its first engagement taking place on the Eastern Front in Leningrad on August 29, 1942. The Tiger I then became the most powerful and armored German tank, but its high weight (almost double the other tanks) had repercussions on its mobility. Throughout his engagement he will experience mechanical problems that will reduce his impact on operations. It is a tank that, because of its complexity and cost, has only produced 1,350 copies, one might say.
Source: PzKpfw HIV Tiger on 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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