The Tiger I (German: [ˈtiːɡɐ] ⓘ) was a German heavy tank of World War II that began operational duty in 1942 in Africa and in the Soviet Union, usually in independent heavy tank battalions.

The Tiger I, or ‘ Panzerkampfwagen Tiger Ausführung E ’ (Pz.Kpfw.Tiger Ausf.E), was born in May 1942, but its conception and development can be traced directly back to 1936 and 1937 …

Mar 14, 2025 · The Tiger, like all new tanks, had teething problems at first and it was never an easy tank to maintain, but it was always deadly effective (with a 10:1 up to 19:1 kill ratio), …

The impenetrable armour, powerful gun and huge size of the Tiger made it a legend in its time. It struck terror into the hearts of Allied tank crews when it first appeared in 1942.

The Panzerkampfwagen VI Tiger I was a formidable battle tank in World War II. Learn about the design and history of the Panzerkampfwagen VI Tiger I.

The Tiger I’s development marked a crucial point in armored warfare history. The Luftwaffe’s superior aircraft technology often worked in concert with ground forces, including the Tiger I, to …

H/E Tiger I (Mark VI-H/E, Panzer VI-H/E, Pzkw VI-H/E, SdKfz 181-H/E, Sonderkraftfahrzeug 181-H/E, Tiger 1, Tiger I) was a German tank of World War II. This combat vehicle was first used in …

Cutaway Large cutaway drawings of the Tiger I Engine Details on the Tiger's Maybach engine Suspension Wheel, track and suspension information Transmission Transmission and steering …

The Tiger I originated from competition between Henschel, Porsche, MAN and Daimler-Benz to produce a heavy tank. The winner was Henschel, and the new vehicle entered production in …

Jan 25, 2020 · The Tiger I heavy tank was the most famous tank of World War II. Built in relatively few numbers, rather slow and prone to mechanical problems, its 88mm gun...