Tiger I

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Key specs

Type: Tank
Origin: Germany
Manufacturer: Henschel
Designer: Erwin Aders, Henschel & Son
Designed: 1938
Entered service: 1942
Produced: 1942–1944
Units produced: 1,347
Status: Retired
Crew: 5

Overview

Tiger I is a tank from Germany, made by Henschel. It entered service in 1942; it was produced from 1942 to 1944; 1,347 were built. Its main weapon has a calibre of 88 mm. It is used or was used by Germany, Hungary, France and Romania, and saw combat in World War II.

Armament

Main armament: 1× 8.8 cm KwK 36 L/5692 AP and HE rounds
Caliber: 88 mm
Secondary armament: 2× 7.92 mm MG 344,500 rounds4,800 rounds (Ausf. E)

Dimensions and weights

Weight: 54 t
Length: 6.32 m
Width: 3.56 m
Height: 3.00 m

Mobility and protection

Engine: Maybach HL230 P45 V-12 petrol engine
Power: 515 kW
Road speed: 45 km/h
Off-road speed: 25 km/h
Operational range: 195 km
Fuel capacity: 540 l
Suspension: Torsion bar
Armour: 25–120 mm (0.98–4.72 in)

Weapons and ammunition on board

MG 34 7.92×57mm Mauser

Users & conflicts

Conflicts

World War II

Operators

Sources

Wikipedia: Tiger I, Wikipedia

Figures from the infobox of the English Wikipedia article, completed from Wikidata and the article in other languages where it gives none; where there are several versions, the first one given. Operators include former ones; the side that used a vehicle in a war is derived from its operators.