The German VI Tiger King (Tiger II) tank is a heavy tank, from December 1943 began to be finalized mass production, to March 1945, a total of more than 480 vehicles were produced, because its turret was developed by "Porsche" (also translated as "Porsche") and "Henschel" two companies, so there are "Porsche Tiger King" VK4502 (P) and "Henschel Tiger King" VK4503 (H) two different names. The Tiger King tank is the tank with the largest weight, the strongest protection and the fiercest firepower officially produced in World War II, but due to the overload caused by the excessive weight of the hull, the fuel consumption is also very large, which greatly reduces its maneuverability, and it is a tank with strong defensive ability than offensive ability.
Tiger King VI (Tiger II) tank (Sd.Kfz.182 Pz.Kpfw VI. Aust.B Tiger II.)
Note the differences between the two turrets: 1. The gun in the picture below is connected to a protective shield with a guard ring attached to the turret. 2. The outer wall of the turret in the picture below is equipped with a hook that can be hung with spare track chain protection.
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Tiger King VI (Tiger II) tank is a high-level tank developed by German manufacturers under the technical accumulation of german multi-series tanks, combined with the needs of the battlefield, and absorbing the advantages of opponent tanks, and its powerful armor and firepower have been praised by opponents.
The data for the Tiger King VI (Tiger II) tank is:
Length:10.3m, Width:3.8m, Height:3.1m, Weight:57t; 5 passengers; Engine 700 hp, speed: 32km/h (approx.), Maximum travel: 170km(approx.); Main armament: one 88mm Kw K43 L/71 gun, two 7.92mm MG34 machine guns;
Appearance characteristics:
The load wheels in the suspension system are also overlapping, but the outer layer is 5 large diameter steel wheels.
The turret is equipped with a longer barrel of 88mm guns.
The turret is a large turret with a larger shape.
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In May 1944, the German VI Tiger King (Tiger II) tank participated in the battle for the first time in Minsk on the Eastern Front, followed by the Normandi Blockade and the Ardennes Counterattack, although the Number of Tiger King in each german armored unit was small, but in the face of a large number of opponent tanks, the Tiger King (Tiger II) tank Tiger King tank always won more than lost. Its 88mm Kw K43 L/71 gun can be said to be the most powerful tank gun in World War II, which can penetrate 215mm thick armor outside 1000m and 88mm thick armor outside 4000m; at a distance of 2000mm, it can penetrate the Soviet T-34 tank and the Allied M4 tank armor (during World War II, the tank engagement distance is generally 800-1500m), which shows the strength of the Tiger tank firepower. The biggest weakness of the Tiger tank is the poor maneuverability, but the strength of firepower and protection still makes it the king of the battlefield; but at this time it is the end of World War II, the German army has been defeated, even if there is such an advantageous weapon as the Tiger tank, it is difficult to save the demise of German fascism.
After the Allied landings in Normandy, France, in 1944, German Tiger King tanks were preparing for operations in normandy.
German Tiger King tanks speeding through the streets of Paris.
German Porsche Tiger King tanks assemble before battle.
In the spring of 1945, a Tiger King tank of the German 509th Heavy Armament Battalion was assembling in a small Hungarian village.
In March 1945, a German Tiger King (Tiger II) tank was destroyed on the hungarian battlefield, which was attached to the 501st Heavy Equipment Battalion.
A Tiger King tank belonging to the 101st Heavy Panzer Regiment of the German Waffen SS is hiding in the woods, ready to attack.
A Tiger King tank of the German 509th Heavy Battalion, completely destroyed by an ammunition explosion.
One of the footage in the documentary about the German 503 reloaded battalion, which is now a classic circulation of the German Tiger King tank.