Do you armor fanatics honesly think any world war two era tank could take out the TIGER 1 if so let me know nothing can withstand the 88mm
I disagree, Russian T35/85 (85mm gun) and US M26 Pershings (90 mm gun) could take out a Tiger 1 without much problem. Early on, the Tiger was king, once the abve tanks came on line in late '44, the Tiger was knocked off its pedestal.
Then what about the King Tiger (w/ Henschel Turret)?
a one on one battle between a T-35 (or 85) with a tiger would result in the T-35 or 85 being decimated because the Tiger 1 had a range much longer then just about any other tank during that time period
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Originally posted by TigerTank17
a one on one battle between a T-35 (or 85) with a tiger would result in the T-35 or 85 being decimated because the Tiger 1 had a range much longer then just about any other tank during that time period
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Maybe, but don’t forget not all battles are fought at optimal range. [;)]
What could take out a Tiger I? Oh, that’s an easy one. Answer: a P-47 with two 500-lb bombs! [:)]
Its own transmission.[8]
Its engine and the fact it was suited for a defensive role. It was so heavy that it was not able to preform the blitzkrieg that Hitler envisioned. Germany’s logistics also helped defeat the Tiger, as you cant do much without fuel.
Russian SU-100, JS-1 or JS-2, 30 or 40 Shermans or T-34s, or M-26 Pershing. The complexity and low production rate of the Tiger were its own worst enemies.
If the Tiger were produced in sufficient quantities practically nothing would beat it. The problem with the German Armor Procurement was that they were constantly trying out new models and they never focused their assembly line capabilities on just one tank model. The Twenty Million Shermans were not superior to the Tiger as they could throw four or five at a crack against one Tiger knowing full well that they could sacrifice one or two but they would get the Tiger sooner or later. The tactic would be to blow a tread and shell it to pieces from the rear if possible. A Tiger regiment however was mildly invinceable in areas that the Germans could provide close support like fuel and mechanical help. As the Tiger came on line later in the war it was already too late to gear up to the volume necessary to make a difference. Remember that the Germans were using animal drawn carriages for over half of their units. The motorized units on the front lines were not as big of a factor as the movies make out.
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10 shermans ! 9 of them burning.
Charles
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Originally posted by TigerTank17
a one on one battle between a T-35 (or 85) with a tiger would result in the T-35 or 85 being decimated because the Tiger 1 had a range much longer then just about any other tank during that time period
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I believe your question didn’t say anything about range…but flat outright who do we think could beat a Tiger ?
…Well aside from what was already mentioned, truth is M18 and M36 U.S. tank destroyer’s also took out a fair amount of Tiger I’s.
U.S. Tank Destoyer Btn’s used good battlefield tactic’s to their advantage, and it was only a matter of hitting the tiger before it got them. Speed and mobility made up for the thin armor of the U.S. TD’s.
ralph
well a sticky bomb could take a tiger out like in saving pvt.Ryan
What about the German PzKpf. VII? It carries the Worfkorper, and it can take out all the enemies it hits, unless your talking about real life and not Gear Krieg.
I believe he meant real tanks that were in production.
I believe British Fireflies with their 17-pounders did fairly well against Tiger Is, as far as being able to penetrate .
Anybody know how M-10s fared?
the jagdpanther packed the same gun as the King Tiger and with that sloping would be one as well as the King Tiger and of course the Jagdtiger. Of course the author of the question meant opposing tanks and I would have to say the US Pershing, British Centurian, and the Russian JS-1 prior to 1945 only luck shots from anything else
Hi guys, how about a Challenger 2 MBT 'cos lets face it British is best !