The Tiger I (German: [ˈtiːɡɐ] ⓘ) was a German heavy tank of World War II that began operational duty in 1942 in Africa and in the Soviet Union, usually in independent heavy tank battalions.

Sep 14, 2019 · Firing armor-piercing shells, these could penetrate the side armor of the Tiger II at 1.5 to 2 times the range at which the Soviet 85 mm gun could. One note is that the Soviets …

In this video, we dive into how American soldiers captured the Tiger I, what they thought after examining it, and why this legendary tank’s performance wasn’t as unstoppable as its reputation.

Indeed the Tiger II tank's gun with its extra long barrel could knock out anything that the Allies could bring against it from a range of more than 2,000 yards. A Churchill or Sherman tank with …

In addition to it's main gun, The Tiger mounted twin 7.92mm MG 34 Guns (with 4,500 rounds). The Tiger could carry 140 gallons of fuel, giving it a maximum travel distance of 121 miles …

Nov 15, 2022 · The Tiger (II) was the heaviest tank used during World War Two, weighing 57 tons, and its engine was so powerful that it could keep pace with tanks less than half its …

Mar 30, 2025 · An Allied tank had to be well inside the Tiger’s range before it had any chance of destroying it. One of the Tiger’s most powerful assets was its gun’s range – which allowed it to …

Since the total fuel capacity of the four fuel tanks was around 125 gallons (568 liters), the operational range of a Tiger I was limited and refueling stops had to be frequent, especially …

Its 860-litre fuel tank gives it 170km on the road and 110 to 120km off-road, or 60 to 80 litres per hour, whereas a modest 32-tonne Sherman M4 can gobble up 120 litres per hour and …

Dec 25, 2013 · Four fuel tanks served the engine, with a total of 348 liters inside the two upper tanks (inside the side compartments, above the engine), and 186 liters in the two lower fuel …