Tiger II

Tiger II is the common name of a German heavy tank of the Second World War, the official German designation was Panzerkampfwagen VI Ausf. B. It combined the heavy armor of the Tiger I with the sloped armor of the Panther. The design followed the same concept as the Tiger I, but was intended to be even more formidable. The Tiger II weighed 69.8 tonnes, was protected by 150 to 180 mm of frontal armor, and was armed with the 88 mm KwK 43 L/71 gun.
In a defensive position it was difficult to destroy, the very heavy armor and powerful long-range gun gave the Tiger II the advantage against virtually all opposing tanks.

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