Specifications
The Tiger II, or Königstiger (Bengal Tiger), was more derived from the Panther than the Tiger, in spite of its name. The design followed the same concept as the Tiger I, but was intended to be even more formidable. The Tiger II chassis supplied the basis for the Jagdtiger turretless tank destroyer. The Tiger II weighed 68,5 to 69,8 tons, was protected by 150 to 180 mm of frontal armor, and was armed with the 88 mm KwK 43 L/71 gun. This was the most powerful gun carried by any WW2 tank.
The very heavy armor and powerful, long-range gun gave the Tiger II the advantage against virtually all opposing tanks. This was especially true on the Western Front, where the British and US forces had almost no heavy tanks with which to oppose it. In a defensive position it was difficult to destroy. Offensively it performed with less success, and its performance was a great disappointment to Hitler when it first saw action.
The Tiger II was developed late in the war and made in relatively small numbers (about 560 total). Like all German tanks, it had a gasoline engine. However, this same engine powered the much lighter Panther and Tiger I tanks. The Tiger II was under-powered, like many heavy tanks of WW2, and consumed a lot of fuel.
Ammo 88mm - 80 / 86 rounds
7.92mm 5850 rounds
Armament 88mm KwK 43 L/71 & 3 x 7.92mm MG34/42
1 x MG hull
1 x MG coaxial
1 x MG cupola
Armor 9mm to 180mm
Crew 5 men
Engine Maybach HL 230 P 30/12 cylinder/ 700hp
Fuel Capacity 860 litres
Height 3.09m
Lenght 10.28m
Range Road 110 120km
Cross Country 80km
Speed Road 35 38km/h
Cross Country 17km/h
Weight 68000kg
Width 3.75m