The Tiger II was the heaviest German tank of World War II to reach production, with a total of 489 being manufactured before the war ended. It replaced the Tiger I, but visually and technologically resembled the Panther more.
| Pz Kpfw Tiger Ausf. B "Tiger II" | |
|---|---|
| Crew | |
| Crew | 5 |
| Physical Characteristics | |
| Weight | 68 t |
| Length | 7.2 m |
| Width | 3.6 m |
| Height | 3.09 m |
| Armour | |
| Armour (max) | 180 mm |
| Performance | |
| Speed (max) | 41.5 km/h |
| Engine | |
| Engine | Maybach HL 230 P30 |
| Net h.p. | 600 |
| Cylinders | 12 |
| Displacement | 23000 cc |
| Armament | |
| Primary weapon | 8,8 cm Kw K 43 (L/71) (1) |
| Secondary weapon | 7,92 mm MG 34 (2) |
Photographs provided by Jens Lioen.
