| GENERAL DATA | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Formal Designation(s) | Panzerkampfwagen VI Ausf. B, Tiger II (SdKfz 182), Konigstiger, VK4503 | ||
| Manufacturer(s) | Henschel | ||
| Production Quantity | 489 | Production Period | Jan. 1944 - Mar. 1945 |
| Type | Heavy Tank | Crew | 5 |
| Length /hull (m) | 10.3 | Barrel Overhang (m) | 3.00 |
| Width /with skirts (m) | 3.76 | Height (m) | 3.08 |
| Combat Weight (kg) | 70000 | Radio Equipment | FuG5 |
| FIREPOWER | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary Armament | 88mm KwK 43 L/71 | Ammunition Carried | 72 |
| Traverse (degrees) | Hydraulic (360°) | Elevation (degrees) | -7.4° to +15° |
| Traverse speed (360°) | n.a. | Sight | TZF9b, later TZF9d |
| Secondary Armament | 2 x 7.92 mm MG34 (coaxial, bow) | Ammunition Carried | 5850 |
| MOBILITY CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Make & Model | Maybach HL230P30 | Track Links | 96/track |
| Type & Displacement | V12, 23.9 liters | Track Width | 80 cm |
| Horsepower (max.) | 700hp @3000rpm |
Track Ground Contact | 413 cm |
| Power/Weight Ratio | 10.0 hp/tonne | Ground Pressure | 13.7 psi |
| Gearbox | 8 forward, 4 reverse | Ground Clearance (m) | 0.49 |
| Fuel | Gasoline (Petrol) | Turning Radius (m) | 4.8 |
| Range on/off road (km) | 170/120 | Gradient (degrees) | 35° |
| Mileage (L/100km) | 601 on/863 off road | Vertical Obstacle (m) | 0.85 |
| Fuel Capacity (liters) | 1036 | Fording (m) | 1.63 |
| Speed on/off road | 35-42/14-30 km/h | Trench Crossing (m) | 3.00 |
| ARMOR PROTECTION | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Armor Detail | Front | Side | Rear | Top/Bottom |
| Hull | 100mm @40° | 80mm @90° | 80mm @60° | 25-40mm @0° |
| Superstructure | 150mm @40° | 80mm @65° | - | 40mm @0° |
| Turret | 180mm @81° | 80mm @69° | 80mm @69° | 40mm @0-12° |
| Mantlet | 100mm @Saukopf | - | - | - |
| TECHNICAL DRAWINGS AND OTHER IMAGES |
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Panzerkampfwagen VI Ausf. B, Tiger II (Sd.Kfz. 182)
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| REFERENCES |
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| EGT, GT, TIA, KTHT |
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