Tamiya TAM35216 35216 German Tiger I Early Production Tank 1:35 Military Model Kit, Grey, Individual Packaging

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During production, the Tiger 1 underwent constant improvements with modifications happening almost on a monthly basis. Tiger 1s in the field were either modified by their crews or sent in, resulting in some hybrid versions. Post-war testing by the Allies found the tank to be uncomfortable and spartan. For example, the gunner suffered from clumsy controls and a cramped area. [44] This was in contrast to German crews who found them to be spacious and comfortable. [45] Cost [ edit ]

Jentz, Tom; Doyle, Hilary (1993). Tiger 1 Heavy Tank 1942–45. illustrated by Peter Sarson. Osprey. ISBN 978-1-85532-337-7. Produced from 1942 to 1944 the Tiger 1 (designation Panzerkampfwagen VI Tiger Ausf. E) is perhaps the most iconic German tank of World War II. Despite less than 1,400 being produced, its lethal gun and heavy armour had a powerful psychological effect on Allied troops.

Spielberger, Walter; Doyle, Hilary (2007). Tigers I and II and their variants. Pennsylvania: Schiffer Publishing Ltd. ISBN 978-0-7643-2780-3. Otto Carius (translated by Robert J. Edwards), Tigers in the Mud [69] First actions [ edit ] A Tiger I deployed to supplement the Afrika Korps operating in Tunisia, January 1943 Although 1,350 is a common figure, World War II magazine reported the figure of 1,355 in their January 1994 edition (p.16). Jentz gives a revised number of 1,347, including the prototype, following investigation of the primary sources. [3] The conservators have kept the damage caused by the ricochet unpainted; it can be observed at the Bovington Tank museum.

Soviet ground trial testing conducted in May 1943 determined that the 8.8cm KwK 36 gun could pierce the T-34/76 frontal beam nose from 1500 m, and the front hull from 1500 m. A hit to the driver's hatch would force it to collapse inwards and break apart. [62] [63] [h] According to the Wa Prüf 1 report, the Soviet T-34-85's upper glacis and turret front armour would be defeated between 100 and 1,400m (0.062 and 0.870mi) at a side angle of 30 deg, while the T-34's 85mm gun was estimated to penetrate the front of a Tiger between 200 and 500m (0.12 and 0.31mi) at a side angle of 30 degrees to the incoming round. [60] Soviet testing showed that the 85mm gun could penetrate the front of a Tiger from 1,000m (0.62mi) with no side angle [64]

Surviving examples

Shop your next hobby project by brand or browse through our catalogue to find a range of model tanks and kits in Australia at affordable prices. If you can’t see what you’re looking for, just give us a ring and we’ll be able to help you right away. The 503rd Heavy Panzer Battalion was deployed to the Don Front in the autumn of 1942, but arrived too late to participate in Operation Winter Storm, the attempt to relieve Stalingrad. It was subsequently engaged in heavy defensive fighting in the Rostov-on-Don and adjacent sectors in January and February 1943. Powered turret traverse was provided by the variable speed Boehringer-Sturm L4 hydraulic motor, which was driven from the main engine by a secondary drive shaft. On early production versions of the Tiger maximum turret traverse was limited to 6º/second, whilst on later versions a selectable high speed traverse gear was added. Thus, the turret could be rotated 360 degrees at up to 6º/second in low gear independent of engine rpm (same as on early production versions), or up to 19º/second with the high-speed setting and engine at 2000 rpm, and at over 36º/second at the maximum allowable engine speed of 3000 rpm. The direction and speed of traverse was controlled by the gunner through foot pedals, the speed of traverse corresponding to the level of depression the gunner applied to the foot pedal. This system allowed for very precise control of powered traverse, a light touch on the pedal resulting in a minimum traverse speed of 0.1 deg/sec (360 degrees in 60 min), unlike in most other tanks of the time (e.g., US M4 Sherman or Soviet T-34) this allowed for fine laying of the gun without the gunner needing to use his traverse handwheel. [34] Suspension [ edit ] Clear view of the Tiger I's Schachtellaufwerk overlapping and interleaved road wheels during production