| 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 (L/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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| REFERENCES |
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| EGT, GT, Ma |
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