| GENERAL
DATA |
| Formal Designation(s) |
Panzerkampfwagen
Maus / Porsche 205 |
| Manufacturer(s) |
Alkett |
| Production Quantity |
2 prototypes |
Production Period |
1944-45 |
| Type |
Super Heavy Tank |
Crew |
5 |
| Length /hull (m) |
10.09 |
Barrel Overhang (m) |
105 |
| Width /with skirts (m) |
3.67 |
Height (m) |
3.66 |
| Combat Weight (kg) |
188000 |
Radio Equipment |
FuG5 |
| FIREPOWER |
| Primary Armament |
128mm KwK 44 L/55 |
Ammunition Carried |
32 |
| Traverse (degrees) |
Power (360°) |
Elevation (degrees) |
-7° to +23° |
| Traverse speed (360°) |
n.a. |
Sight |
ZF |
| Secondary Armament |
75mm KwK 44 L/36.5 (coaxial) |
Ammunition Carried |
200 |
| MOBILITY
CHARACTERISTICS |
| Engine Make & Model |
MB509 or MB517 Diesel |
No. of Links/Track |
n.a. |
| Type & Displacement |
V12, n.a. |
Track Width |
110 cm |
| Horsepower (max.) |
1080hp@2400rpm |
Track Ground Contact |
588 cm |
| Power/Weight Ratio |
5.7 hp/tonne |
Ground Pressure |
18.6 psi |
| Gearbox |
2 forward, 2 reverse |
Ground Clearance (m) |
0.57 |
| Fuel |
Gas (Petrol) or Diesel |
Turning Radius (m) |
0.0 |
| Range on/off road (km) |
192-300/87-135 |
Gradient (degrees) |
30° |
| Mileage (liters/100km) |
1400 on/3100 off road |
Vertical Obstacle (m) |
0.72 |
| Fuel Capacity (liters) |
2700+1500 (external) |
Fording (m) |
1.63 |
| Speed on/off road |
20/n.a. km/h |
Trench Crossing (m) |
3.00 |
| ARMOR
PROTECTION |
| Armor Detail |
Front |
Side |
Rear |
Top/Bottom |
| Hull |
200mm@55° |
180mm@90° |
180mm@60° |
40-100mm@0° |
| Superstructure |
200mm@35° |
180+100mm@90° |
180mm@52° |
40-80mm@0° |
| Turret |
240mm@round |
200mm@60° |
200mm@83° |
40mm@0° |
| Mantlet |
240mm@Saukopf |
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DRAWINGS AND OTHER IMAGES |
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