Tiger Tank | |
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| Land | Tyskland |
| Typ | Tung tank |
| Beskrivning | Album of 27 photos walk-around of a «Tiger Tank» |
Fotogalleri av en Tiger Tank i aktion, The Tiger I är det vanliga namnet på en tysk tung tank som utvecklades 1942 och användes under andra världskriget. Den slutliga officiella tyska beteckningen var Panzerkampfwagen VI Tiger Ausf.E, ofta förkortad till Tiger. Det var ett svar på den oväntat formidabla sovjetiska rustningen som påträffades under de första månaderna av axelinvasionen av Sovjetunionen, särskilt T-34 och KV-1. Tiger I-designen gav Wehrmacht sin första tank som monterade 88 mm-pistolen, i sin ursprungliga bepansrade stridsfordonsdedikerade version, som i sin Flak-version tidigare hade visat sin effektivitet mot både luft- och markmål. Under krigets gång såg tigern jag såg strid på alla tyska slagfält. Det var vanligtvis utplacerat i oberoende stridsvagnsbataljoner, vilket visade sig vara ganska formidabelt.
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Den Panzerkampfwagen VI (Pz.Kpfw. VI), commonly known as the Tiger, was a series of German heavy tanks used during World War II. It was a formidable and revolutionary design, primarily known for its incredibly heavy armor and powerful main gun. The series includes two primary models: the Tiger I and the Tiger II.
1. Panzer VI Tiger I (Sd.Kfz. 181)
The original Tiger I was a response to the unexpectedly strong Soviet tanks encountered during the invasion of the USSR. It entered service in 1942 and quickly established a fearsome reputation.
- Role: Heavy Tank, designed for breakthrough and long-range engagement.
- Main Armament: The devastating 88 mm KwK 36 L/56 cannon, which could penetrate most Allied tank armor at extreme distances.
- Armor: Featured very heavy, though largely flat and vertical, armor. Frontal hull armor was typically 100 mm thick, with the gun mantlet up to 200 mm. Its protection relied on sheer thickness.
- Weight: Ungefär 57 tonnes.
- Mobility: Powered by a 700 hp Maybach V-12 engine. Capable of speeds up to 38 to 45 km/h on roads. Its complex interleaved road wheel suspension provided good off-road performance but was mechanically demanding and maintenance-intensive.
- Crew: 5 (Commander, Gunner, Loader, Driver, Radio Operator).
2. Panzer VI Tiger II (Königstiger / King Tiger) (Sd.Kfz. 182)
The Tiger II, or “King Tiger,” was the successor to the Tiger I and represented an evolution in German tank design. It entered production in late 1943.
- Role: Heavy Tank.
- Main Armament: The superior 88 mm KwK 43 L/71 cannon. This longer-barreled gun significantly increased muzzle velocity and anti-tank performance.
- Armor: Combined the sheer thickness of the Tiger series with sloped armor. The frontal hull plate was 150 mm thick and angled at 50, making it virtually impervious to most Allied tank guns from the front.
- Weight: Nästan 68.5 tonnes, making it the heaviest tank used by Germany during the war.
- Drawbacks: Its extreme weight severely strained its powertrain, leading to significant mechanical reliability issues and placing a massive burden on German logistics and manufacturing.
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