Tiger II

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Key specs

Type: Tank
Origin: Germany
Manufacturer: Henschel & Son; Krupp (turret)
Designer: Henschel & Son, Krupp
Designed: 1943
Entered service: 1944
Produced: 1944–1945
Units produced: 492
Status: Retired
Crew: 5

Overview

Tiger II is a tank from Germany, made by Henschel & Son; Krupp (turret). It entered service in 1944; it was produced from 1944 to 1945; 492 were built. Its main weapon has a calibre of 88 mm. It is used or was used by Germany, and saw combat in World War II.

Armament

Main armament: 1× 8.8 cm KwK 43
Caliber: 88 mm
Secondary armament: 2× 7.92 mm MG 34 machine guns5,850 rounds

Dimensions and weights

Weight: 69 t
Length: 7.38 m
Width: 3.75 m
Height: 3.09 m

Mobility and protection

Engine: V-12 Maybach HL 230 P30 petrol engine
Power: 510 kW
Road speed: 42 km/h
Off-road speed: 20 km/h
Operational range: 190 km
Fuel capacity: 860 l
Suspension: Torsion bar
Armour: 25–185 mm (0.98–7.28 in)

Weapons and ammunition on board

MG 34 7.92×57mm Mauser

Users & conflicts

Conflicts

World War II

Operators

Germany

Sources

Wikipedia (ru): Тигр II, Wikipedia
Wikipedia: Tiger II, 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.