Tiger II (King Tiger) Heavy Tank

Overview

Official Name: Panzerkampfwagen Tiger Ausf. B (Tiger II)
Year of Production: 1944
Years Active: 1944-1945
Range of Productive Years: 1944-1945
Country of Origin: Nazi Germany
Total Number Manufactured: Around 492
Interesting Fact/Detail: Also known as the King Tiger or Bengal Tiger (Königstiger in German), the Tiger II was renowned for its formidable armor and powerful 88mm gun. Despite its impressive capabilities, its production was limited due to complexity and the late war period.
Weapon Information: Main armament was the 88 mm KwK 43 L/71 gun, one of the most powerful tank guns of WWII. It also had two 7.92 mm MG34 machine guns.
Prominent Wars Participated In: World War II.
Prominent Battles: Saw action primarily on the Eastern Front and in the Western Front, including the Battle of the Bulge.
Cost of Production: [Data Not Readily Available]
Cost of Ammunition: [Data Not Readily Available]
Crew Size: 5 (commander, gunner, loader, driver, radio operator)
Weight: 68 tons
Horsepower: 700 hp
Maximum Speed: Around 41 km/h