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Why was Tiger tank so feared?
The Tiger tank was greatly feared by the Allies in the Second World War – and with good reason. Such was the strength of its armour that startled British crews would see shells fired from their Churchill tanks simply bounce off the Tiger.
Was the Panther or Tiger a better tank?
The Panther was a compromise. While having essentially the same Maybach V12 petrol (690 hp) engine as the Tiger I, it had more effective frontal hull armour, better gun penetration, was lighter and faster, and could traverse rough terrain better than the Tiger I. The Panther was far cheaper to produce than the Tiger I.
What was the purpose of the Tiger tank?
First fielded in 1942, the Tiger was meant to forge breakthroughs on the battlefield, destroying enemy tanks at long range while shrugging off hits from lesser Allied anti-tank guns. The Tiger is one of the most revered tanks of the war, if not in the entirety of tank history.
What is another name for the Tiger II tank?
For the aircraft also known as the Tiger II, see Northrop F-5. The Tiger II is a German heavy tank of the Second World War. The final official German designation was Panzerkampfwagen Tiger Ausf. B, often shortened to Tiger B.
What was the most powerful German tank in WW2?
German Tiger Tank. The Tiger tank was possibly the most famous tank of World War 2. The German Tiger Tankwas introduced in August 1942 and was at that time the most powerful tank in the world. The success of the Tiger was so profound, that no allied tank dared to engage it in open combat.
What was the first German tank to use animal names?
Officially designated Panzerkampfwagen VI Sd.Kfz 181, Tiger Ausf. E, the Tiger tank was the first tank to use animal names by the German army (such as Panther, Tiger, Elephant) as a propaganda tool to draw attention. Production started in July 1942 with the first Tigers delivered in August 1942.