The Tiger I (German: [ˈtiːɡɐ] ⓘ) was a German heavy tank of World War II that began operational duty in 1942 in Africa and in the Soviet Union, usually in independent heavy tank battalions.

The Tiger I, or ‘ Panzerkampfwagen Tiger Ausführung E ’ (Pz.Kpfw.Tiger Ausf.E), was born in May 1942, but its conception and development can be traced directly back to 1936 and 1937 with work on a 30-33 tonne tank by the firm of Henschel und Sohn in Kassel.

It was the first company to field twelve of the brand-new Tiger II heavy tanks, the replacement for the Tiger, alongside its regular provision of Tiger Is. It saw action around Caen, but took heavy losses due to air raids prior to Operation Goodwood.

Jul 2, 2019 · The Tiger I was a German heavy tank that saw extensive service during World War II. Mounting the 88 mm KwK 36 L/56 gun and thick armor, the Tiger proved formidable in …

The Tiger I was a tank made by Nazi Germany. It was first made in 1942 by the Henschel und Sohn company. The tank was used during World War II in the North African Campaign and Operation Barbarossa. The Tiger I used a 8.8 cm KwK 36 gun. It had 100 mm (3.9 in) of armor. The Tiger I has been called an outstanding design for its time. [12]

Tiger 131 is the world’s only running Tiger I tank. It was captured on 24th April 1943 on Point 174 on the way between Medjez el Bab and Montarnaud in Tunisia, by 142nd Battalion RAC and 2nd Sherwood Foresters.

Introduction: The Tiger I, formally known as the Panzerkampfwagen VI Tiger Ausf. E, is one of the most iconic and formidable tanks of World War II. Developed by Nazi Germany, the Tiger I was a heavy tank designed to strike fear into the hearts of its enemies.

Tiger 131 is a German Tiger I heavy tank captured by the British Army in Tunisia during World War II. Preserved at The Tank Museum in Bovington in Dorset, England, it is currently the only operational Tiger I in the world.

Tiger History Learn about the history of Tiger development and combat Early Production Photos highlighting early model characteristics Mid Production More photos detailing mid production Tiger tanks Late Production Even more pictures illustrating late model vehicles Specifications Tiger I specifications and technical data

Today there are only a handful of surviving Tiger I's, the most famous being the still running Tiger 131 of the Bovington Tank Museum in England. Obsolete by today's standards, what was once the most powerful machine in the world has passed into the history books as one of the greatest tank designs of all time.