Weapon of the Third Reich - Tiger tank, enemy of the Russian T-34


Legendary tanks that participated in World War II have always attracted the attention of players; one of such vehicles is Tiger 1 in the World of Tanks guide. This is a truly legendary machine, the presence of which in the hangar pleases the game lover, but it is important to understand its technical qualities and the needs of pumping.

The main characteristics of the Tiger 1 tank are its insufficiently powerful armor, as well as a poorly protected turret and hull; in addition, the vehicle has a clear square shape, which makes tilting difficult. Summarizing all this, we can say that this technique can be penetrated even by low-level tanks.

But there are also advantages, for example, Tiger 1 is an excellent tanker in a diamond formation; if you place the tank in cover at the right angle, this will greatly weaken the enemy’s position. The vehicle's large margin of safety can compensate for the insufficient stability of the armor. In this indicator, it can be compared with level 8 equipment.

World of Tanks

PzKpfw VI Tiger guide will tell you to use this tank in the most effective way.
So we have the handsome legend PzKpfw VI Tiger in our hangar - a German Tier 7 heavy. You shouldn’t immediately expect an unrealistic bend from the tank; in stock, as you know, any tank is completely UG. Briefly about upgrading the tank, the main advantage of the Tiger in stock is that we can put absolutely everything on the stock chassis. If you have already played on the “brother Porsche” (Tiger P), then all you have to do is install the TOP turret and voila, you have an 88 mm bender gun. But without an engine and tracks, we are just a huge hello to the enemy artillery, which will not miss the moment and throw “suitcases” at us while we hide behind cover.

Let's consider the Tiger in the TOP configuration. Our main argument is our 8.8 cm KwK 43/L71 gun. With this fluff, we have 203 mm of penetration of BB and as much as 237 mm of penetration of gold, and this is a level 7 TT. The rate of fire of this gun is also impressive; on the Tiger it is 6.98 rounds/min. Alpha remains at the level of all heavies of level 7 - 240 HP. If we talk about other equipment modules, they roughly correspond to the rest of the level 7 CTs.

Excellent penetration and alpha damage Rate of fire Cheap shells Large amount of HP Rotation in place Cons

The armor is located at a right angle, therefore they penetrate us everywhere Low dynamics The engine is located behind the NLD, therefore we often burn when hit in the forehead The most expensive repair at level 7 Very poor camouflage Frequently critical equipment Large size Crew and additional skills

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The PzKpfw VI Tiger has 5 crew members, and therefore we can fully upgrade all the perks, I consider this a “plus”. It’s worth noting right away that downloading camouflage on a TT, and even more so on the PzKpfw VI Tiger World of Tanks, is stupid, it will give little effect, and we will spend a lot of experience, of course we need to download fire extinguishing, but this is on the one hand, on the other hand, even though we are on fire , but even a Tiger is difficult to set on fire twice in a battle, and therefore a Fire Extinguisher will save you. What all heavies need is repairs.

Commander: The first thing I recommend leveling up is a skill that requires 100% to start working. I recommend a “light bulb” from the commander. The second is “repair”, and then the “jack of all trades”, then the remaining skills are at your personal request. Gunner: First you should upgrade the “Sniper”, firstly, this skill only works at 100%, secondly, our strong point is still a weapon, and It is precisely this direction that needs to be developed. The second skill, just like the commander’s, is “repair”, the third perk is also very useful for any TT - this is “smooth rotation of the turret”. Driver: Definitely, when playing on the “Germans”, you need to be the first to study “Cleanliness and Order”, This will reduce the likelihood of a fire. With the second perk we upgrade the same “repair”, but with the third perk you can upgrade either “Virtuoso” or “king of off-road”. Both skills will help us, but the choice should be based on your personal playing style. Loader: It should be remembered that our ammo is located along the entire length of both sides, and therefore, in order to avoid the One-shot of the ammo, we pump up the “non-contact ammo rack” first. The second perk is “repair”. But the third “Desperado” - often even at the beginning of the battle we are left with less than 10% of HP, for example, we were hit by artillery light. This way we will increase the already good rate of fire. The radio operator has perhaps the most useless set of perks. Here we upgrade “repair” first, “Radio interception” second, and “fire extinguishing” third. Additional modules

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The PzKpfw VI Tiger World of Tanks is primarily heavy, which means its main tasks are to push through defenses and hold “key” points. As already mentioned, the weapon is our EVERYTHING. Therefore, we will be the first to improve its characteristics. We install the rammer, for me this is generally an indispensable module on most tanks. Having a huge ammo rack, let’s protect ourselves as much as possible by installing the “Wet Ammo Rack”. We will install “Aiming Drives” last, thus we will shoot not only quickly, but also very accurately.

Let us briefly describe the places that we simply must hide from the enemy. Remember, the PzKpfw VI Tiger World of Tanks penetrates perfectly even in the forehead, plus that’s where our engine is. Don't forget to place the tank in a diamond shape. For low-level vehicles, the tiger hits the machine gun and the driver's slot head-on, you can also try it in the NLD, but very weak guns will not penetrate there. The commander's turret penetrates perfectly. If the Tiger is facing you, feel free to hit the sides above the rollers, they are easy to “sew” and there is a BC there, there is a chance to blow it up with one shot. If you want to set the tiger on fire from the rear, then hit the sides behind the tower, which is where the Bucks are located.

Tiger I

The Tiger differed from earlier German tanks fundamentally in its design philosophy. Its predecessors balanced mobility, armor and firepower and were sometimes outclassed by their opponents.

This heavy tank was no slower than the best of its opponents. However, with a curb weight of over 50 tonnes, the suspension, gearboxes and other such elements had clearly reached their design limits and breakdowns were common unless regular maintenance was carried out.

Although the overall design and layout were broadly similar to the previous Panzer IV medium tank, the Tiger weighed more than twice as much. This was due to its substantially thicker armor, larger main gun, greater fuel and ammunition storage capacity, larger engine, and stronger transmission and suspension.

Armor

The Tiger I's armor was up to 120 mm on the gun mantlet.

The Tiger I had 100 mm (3.9 in) thick frontal hull armor, 100 mm (3.9 in) thick turret frontal armor and a 120 mm (4.7 in) thick gun mantlet. [20] The Tiger had 60 mm (2.4 in) thick side hull plates and 80 mm of armor on the side superstructure/sponsons, while the sides and rear of the turret were 80 mm thick. The top and bottom armor was 25 mm (1 in) thick; from March 1944, the turret roof was increased to 40 mm (1.6 in). [6] Armor plates were mostly flat, interlocking designs. This flat design allowed the Tiger's body to be tilted approximately 30-45° when firing to increase effective thickness. The armor joints were of high quality, stepped and welded rather than riveted, and made from maraging steel.

Gun

Armory

scope
Turmzielfernrohr
TZF 9c

For the Tiger, a long 8.8 cm KwK 36 56 caliber was chosen. Combination of flat trajectory with high muzzle

and the accuracy

Leitz
Turmzielfernrohr
sight (later replaced by the TZF 9c monocular) made it very accurate. In British wartime shooting tests, five consecutive hits were made on a 410 by 460 mm (16 by 18 in) target at a range of 1,100 meters (3,600 ft). [18] Compared to other modern German tank guns, the 8.8 cm KwK 36 had better armor penetration than the 7.5 cm KwK 40 on the Sturmgeschütz III and Panzer IV, but was inferior to the 7.5 cm KwK 42 on the Panther tank [21] at range. 2500 meters. At long ranges, the 8.8 cm KwK 36 was superior in armor penetration and accuracy.

Ammunition for the Tiger had an electrically driven primer. Four types of ammunition were available, but not all were fully available; The PzGr 40 projectile used tungsten, which was in short supply as the war progressed.

  • PzGr.
    39 (armor-piercing, percussion, ballistic)
  • PzGr.
    40 (armor-piercing, composite hard)
  • Hl.
    Gr. 39 (high-explosive anti-tank)
  • sch.
    Sprgr. Patr. L/4.5 (incendiary shrapnel)

Motor and drive

The crew works on the engine through the roof hatch at the rear of the hull.

At the rear of the tank was the engine compartment between two separate rear compartments, each containing a fuel tank and radiator. The Germans did not have an adequate diesel engine, so a petrol (gasoline) power plant had to be used. Initially, a 21.35 L (1,303 cu in) 12-cylinder Maybach HL210 P45 was used, developing 485 kW (650 hp) at 3,000 rpm. Although it was a good engine, it was not powerful enough for the car. Starting with the 251st Tiger, it was replaced by the upgraded HL 230 P45, a 23,095 L (1,409 cu in) engine developing 521 kW (700 hp) at 3,000 rpm. [22] The main difference between these engines was that the original Maybach HL 210 used an aluminum cylinder block, while the Maybach HL 230 used a cast iron cylinder block. The cast iron block allowed the use of larger cylinders (and therefore larger displacement), which increased power output to 521 kW (700 hp). The engine was V-shaped with two banks of cylinders mounted at an angle of 60 degrees. An inertia starter was mounted on its right side, driven by chain drives through a hole in the rear wall. The engine could be removed through a hatch on the roof of the rear part of the hull. Compared to other V12 petrol engines and various V-twin petrol engines used for tanks, the eventual HL 230 engine was almost four liters smaller in displacement than the Allied British Rolls-Royce Meteor V12 AFV powerplant which was adapted from the RR Merlin , but was reduced to 448 kW (600 hp) power; and a Ford-developed V12 predecessor to its 18-liter Ford GAA V-8 AFV engine, which in its original V12 form would have had the same 27-liter displacement as the Meteor.

In May 1943, the 501st heavy tank battalion ( sPzAbt 501

) reported:

... As for engine overheating, the HL 210 engine has not caused problems recently. All breakdowns occurred due to poor quality of driver training. In some cases, engine failures are attributed to a missing remote engine thermometer. Five engines drove more than 3,000 km without significant malfunctions. A good driver is essential for the successful deployment of the Tiger, he must have good technical training and maintain composure in critical situations... [23] [24]

The engine drove the front sprockets through a transmission connected to the transmission at the front of the lower body; As a result, the front sprockets had to be mounted relatively low. The 11-ton tower, designed by Krupp, had a hydraulic motor whose pump was driven by a mechanical drive from the engine. A full rotation took about a minute.

Another new feature was the Maybach-Olvar semi-automatic gearbox with hydraulic control. The tank's extreme weight also required a new steering system. Germany's Argus Motoren, where Hermann Klaue invented the ring brake [25] in 1940, supplied them for the Arado Ar 96 [26] and also supplied the 55 cm disc. [27] Klaue admitted in the patent application that he simply improved on existing technology, which dates back to British developments dating back to 1904. It is unclear whether Klaue's patented ring brake was used in the design of the Tiger brakes.

The brake and clutch system, typical of lighter cars, was retained only in case of an accident. Typically, steering depends on a double differential, Henschel's development of the British Merritt-Brown system [28] first seen in the Churchill tank. The car had an eight-speed gearbox and the steering offered two fixed turning radii in each gear, so the Tiger had sixteen different turning radii. In first gear at a few km/h the minimum turning radius was 3.44 m (11 ft 3 in). In neutral, the tracks could be turned in opposite directions, so the Tiger I turned in place. [29] Instead of a tiller, there was a steering wheel—or, like most tanks at the time, dual brake levers—which made the Tiger I's steering system easy to use and ahead of its time. [28]

Power rotation of the turret was provided by an adjustable Boehringer-Sturm L4 hydraulic motor, which was driven from the main engine by a secondary drive shaft. Early versions of the Tiger limited maximum turret traverse to 6 degrees per second, while later versions added a selectable high-speed traverse mechanism. Thus, the turret could rotate 360 ​​degrees at up to 6 degrees per second in low gear regardless of engine speed (as on early production versions) or up to 19 degrees per second at high speed and a 2000 rpm engine and more than 36º/sec at the maximum permissible engine speed of 3000 rpm. The direction and speed of rotation were controlled by the gunner using foot pedals; the speed of rotation corresponded to the level of pressure the gunner pressed on the foot pedal. This system allowed very precise control of the mechanical rotation, with a light touch of the pedal resulting in a minimum rotation speed of 0.1 deg/sec (360 degrees in 60 min), unlike most other tanks of the time (such as the American M4 Sherman or the Soviet T- 34) this made it possible to accurately aim the gun without the need for the gunner to use the guidance flywheel. [thirty]

Suspense

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Tiger I with overlapping and alternating road wheels during production

The suspension used sixteen torsion bars, with eight control arms on each side. To save space, the swing arms were in front on one side and behind on the other. On each arm there were three road wheels (one of them double, closest to the center of the track) in the so-called Schachtellaufwerk scheme with

overlapping and alternating, similar to that used on German half-track military vehicles before World War II.
The Tiger I was the first German tracked armored fighting vehicle built in large numbers with this type of road wheel arrangement. The wheels were 800 mm (31 in
) in diameter in the
Schachtellaufwerk
for the Tiger I suspension, which ensured even load distribution on the track at the expense of increased maintenance costs.

Wheel and track maintenance in muddy conditions

Removing an inner wheel that had lost its hard rubber tire (a common occurrence) required up to nine other wheels to be removed first. During the rainy period that led to the autumn season

muddy mud, and then by winter conditions on the Eastern Front, the road wheels of a
Schachtellaufwerk-
could also become clogged with mud or snow, which could then freeze. Presumably, German engineers, based on experience with half-tracks, felt that the improvements in off-road performance, track and wheel life, mobility with missing or damaged wheels, and additional protection from enemy fire were worth the maintenance difficulties. a complex system vulnerable to dirt and ice. This approach was continued in various forms for the Panther and a non-alternate wheel design for the Tiger II. Eventually a new design of 80 cm diameter "steel" wheels was replaced, very similar to those on the Tiger II, with a steel rim tire with internal suspension, which, like the Tiger II, were only overlapped with each other, and did not alternate.

A tiger at the Henschel plant is loaded into a special railway car. The outer road wheels were removed and narrow tracks put in place to reduce the width of the vehicle, allowing it to fit into the gauge of the German railway network.

To support the Tiger's considerable weight, the tracks were 725 mm (2 ft 4.5 in) wide. To comply with rail freight size restrictions, the outermost road wheel on each axle (16 in total) could be unscrewed from the flange [31] and narrower 520 mm (20 in) wide "transport" tracks installed

) (
Verladeketten
). [32] [28] [33] Replacing the tracks and removing the wheels took 30 minutes on each side of the tank. [34] However, in service, tigers were often transported by rail with battle rails installed, as long as the train crew knew that the route did not have narrow tunnels or other obstacles that might prevent the passage of oversized cargo, despite this practice. be strictly prohibited. [35]

Obstacle Overcoming System

The Tiger tank's combat weight of 56 tons was often too heavy for small bridges with a weight limit of 35 tons, so it was designed to cross bodies of water up to 15 feet (4.6 m) deep. [5] This required unusual ventilation and cooling mechanisms underwater. It took at least 30 minutes to set up, with the turret and gun locked in the forward position and the large snorkel tube raised at the rear. An inflatable donut-shaped ring sealed the tower ring. The two rear compartments (each containing the fuel tank, radiator and fans) were floodable. [ citation needed

] Only the first 495 units were equipped with this deep wading system;
[36] All later models were capable of fording water only two meters deep. [ citation needed
] However, this capability proved to be of limited practical value due to its high cost and was removed from production lines in August 1943. [5] [36]

Crew compartment

The internal layout was typical of German tanks. In the bow there was an open fighting compartment with the driver and radio operator sitting in front on either side of the gearbox. Behind them, the floor of the tower was surrounded by panels, forming a continuous, flat surface. This helped the loader to raise the ammunition, which was mostly located above the tracks. There were three men sitting in the tower; the loader to the right of the gun faces backwards, the gunner to the left of the gun and the commander behind him. There was also a folding forklift seat on the right. The turret had a completely round floor and was 157 cm high. Early versions of the Tiger I turret included two pistols; however, one was replaced by a loader escape hatch and the other was removed from later designs. [37]

Post-war tests by the Allies showed that the tank was awkward and spartan. This was in contrast to German crews who found them spacious and comfortable. [38]

Expenses

The main problem with the Tiger was that its production required significant resources in terms of manpower and materials, resulting in its high cost: the Tiger I cost twice as much as the Panzer IV and four times as much as the assault gun StuG III. . [39] Partly due to their high cost, only 1,347 Tiger I and 492 Tiger II tanks were produced. [40] The closest equivalent to the US Tiger was the M26 Pershing (about 200 deployed to the European Theater of Operations (ETO) during the war [41] [ page needed

]) and IS-2 from the USSR (about 3,800 built during the conflict).

From a technical point of view it was superior to its contemporaries, [42] and despite low numbers produced, a lack of qualified crews and significant fuel requirements in the context of ever-dwindling resources, Tiger tanks had a major impact in the war with Tigers (including the Tiger II) not being destroyed. fewer than 10,300 enemy tanks and 11,380 anti-tank guns and artillery pieces during World War II. This was achieved for the loss of 1,725 ​​Tigers (including a large number of operational and strategic losses, i.e. abandoned, broken, etc.). [43]

Tiger WOT

Tiger I is a truly legendary tank, it is known to everyone, even those who are not interested in military or tank themes. In the game, it is located at level 7 in the research branch of German heavy tanks. This vehicle has good armor and an excellent weapon that can penetrate level 9 vehicles.

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What should the Tiger crew upgrade in World of Tanks?

You should immediately understand the skills of tankers, namely, what is preferable for them to download first.

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  • Commander - light bulb, military brotherhood, eagle eye, repair.
  • Gunner - smooth rotation of the turret, military brotherhood, master gunsmith, repair.
  • Driver - smooth ride, brotherhood, virtuoso, repair.
  • Radio operator - radio interception, military brotherhood, last-ditch efforts, repairs.
  • Loader - non-contact ammunition rack, combat brotherhood, repair, desperate.

Like any heavy tank, the Tiger needs to upgrade those perks that will somehow improve the weapon or its use. Therefore, it is imperative to take Smooth movement and Smooth rotation of the tower.

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What equipment should I install on Tiger 1 in Wot?

Advantages and disadvantages of Tiger 1 in World of Tanks

Now let's look at the main disadvantages and advantages of this German heavy tank.

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Pros:

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  1. Good armor penetration even with stock shells.
  2. Large viewing radius.
  3. Small variation in weapons.
  4. The tiger has a very weak margin of safety.
  5. The armor of the tower is truly impressive.
  6. For such a powerful weapon, the Tiger has a fairly fast reload time.

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Minuses:

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  1. The Tiger's weapon has rather slow aiming.
  2. Low engine power.
  3. The hull armor does not reach the required level.
  4. The damage per shell is not that small, but not too large either.


Tactics for playing Tiger 1 in World of Tanks

most important advantage is its 88mm main gun. Yes, the damage of one projectile does not directly cause colossal damage, but due to reloading the Tiger’s DPM is very, very good. Armor penetration of 203 mm gives you the opportunity to stand up well against opponents with tanks of the 7th and 8th level. Since the Tiger's hull is poorly armored, it is worth choosing a wait-and-see tactic. It is advisable to look only at the tower, because it has good armor. The tiger feels good on maps with varied terrain and in the city, but is afraid of artillery, so you should be especially careful on open maps. Sometimes you can tank, because the safety margin is large, but only in special cases.

Equipment for Tiger I (H)

For Tiger 1, equipment, as for any other tank, is a very important element, and the outcome of the battle can depend on its correct choice. So, the best choice would be to take , and . Why do you need an automatic fire extinguisher? It's simple, the Tiger, like most German tanks, suffers greatly from fires, and this way you will save precious strength points, which can later save your life and influence the outcome of the battle.

If you are not short on funds and have a sufficient supply of gold or credits, it is better to choose premium equipment instead of small equipment: and , and also instead of an automatic fire extinguisher, put , which will give you good boosts to all tank indicators.

The main thing that every tanker playing Tiger I (H) World of Tanks needs to understand is that this is not only a second-line tank. Even though we actually have no armor, we have a large margin of safety and excellent dynamics, so if necessary, we can easily change directions of attack and push through the flanks.

But still, the best tactic for us would be to shoot at someone else’s light, since the excellent accuracy and rate of fire of the gun allow us to play this way. But you don’t need to stand in the bushes all the time. Carefully weigh the situation during the battle, move, help your allies push through directions or protect broken flanks; good mobility gives us such opportunities. In addition, by moving to different points, we become a more difficult target for artillery.

But if you nevertheless happen to enter into a confrontation with the enemy, try to hide the hull, showing only part of the side at a good angle for us, constantly driving out, firing a shot and driving back, keeping the enemy on the gusle. And if you come across an enemy with a small life reserve and a slow-firing weapon, do not be afraid to exchange your HP and win the duel due to superior DPM.

Regarding the question “Is Tiger 1 worth taking?”, the answer is obvious - it’s definitely worth it, because this machine is not only very good in almost every sense, but through it lies the path to no less legendary vehicles in World of Tanks: Tiger II and E 100 .

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Crew skills

Before upgrading the crew's perks, you need to study the strengths and weaknesses of the tank. Recommended skills that need to be upgraded step by step for the crew:

commander
gunner
driver mechanic
radio operator
charging

Since this is a heavy tank, it first needs to upgrade its firepower. “Smooth motion” and “smooth turret rotation” will improve the stabilization of the gun in motion. “Radio Interception” and “Eagle Eye” will increase the maximum viewing radius. “The Combat Brotherhood will improve crew performance by 5%, including reloading and visibility. The “sniper” skill will increase the chances of damaging modules, which will be useful in martial arts, and by upgrading the “king of off-road” perk, the German will become more confident in moving on sticky soils.

The rest of the skills can be learned at your own discretion.

Tactics in battle

A guide to the Tiger-2 tank would be incomplete if it did not contain tips on how to effectively use the vehicle in battle.

So, when we go into battle, don’t forget that we are on a heavy tank. Our trump cards are a large supply of health points, solid frontal armor and a deadly cannon. Based on this, the first thing we need when starting the countdown is to analyze the composition of the teams.

Equipment

It is recommended to install the following equipment on the German:

A medium caliber rammer will speed up the already fast reload time. The vertical stabilizer will allow you to hit more often while moving, and improved ventilation will improve the performance of the entire crew by 5%.

This combination indicates a significant improvement in firepower.

As an alternative, you can install the following modules:

By replacing improved ventilation with coated optics, the player will improve the tank's viewing radius, which is already considered its advantage. You can replace the vertical stabilizer with improved ventilation. The tank will shoot worse while moving, but all the characteristics of the crew will improve slightly.

Optional equipment

A description of the Tiger-2 tank (guide) cannot do without talking about the elements of additional equipment absolutely necessary for installation. Considering that you have to fight in the first line and everything happens quite dynamically, you need to approach his choice from a practical point of view - strengthen the pros and try to level out the cons.

The following set will be optimal:

  • Improved ventilation - by installing it we increase all the parameters of the tank. In combination with the pumped-up “combat brotherhood” of the crew, this will give a total of 10% increase in absolutely all characteristics. This is a lot, so it is difficult to overestimate the importance of the module.
  • Large-caliber rammer – speeds up gun reloading by 10%. In a dynamic battle, and even more so a duel in an open area, this will more than once allow you to “shoot” the enemy and save you from destruction.
  • Accelerated aiming drives – the classic accuracy of the gun, further emphasized by this element, will allow you to quickly and effectively aim at the most vulnerable spots in the enemy’s armor, both at short distances and at long distances.

Tiger 1 reservation

The German's armor is quite good, but it cannot be called monolithic and the Tiger1 will only be able to repel shells in some places. The maximum armor value is in the frontal part and is 100 mm. But there is a big nuance here in the gun mantlet, which covers the entire projection of the frontal part of the turret and is armored by 160 mm. As a result, the tower has 260 mm in the forehead, and for the 7th level this is more than enough.

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In the diagram you can see that the tank has a rectangular shape everywhere; accordingly, there is practically no armor. Therefore, the hull will be penetrated by many tanks. At the top, the German will parry the shells of low-level opponents, but tanks of the same level will penetrate more often. Playing at the bottom of the list, a turret with a strong gun mantlet can block enemy shells, but the hull will always have to be hidden. Of course, sometimes there will be ricochets during additional turns, but you should not rely on them.

As for the sides, you can tank with them when playing in the top. The 80 mm of armor on the sides of Tiger 1 will almost double, but this will not be enough to block level 8 and 9 projectiles.

Tiger I (H) gun

A tier 8 weapon, the characteristics of which are shown in the screenshot above, is truly worthy of respect and praise. This gun is simply magnificent, it contains all the strength and power of the German machine. A brilliant combination of rate of fire, armor penetration even with a basic projectile, incredible accuracy and good aiming speed, allow us to inflict approximately 2150 units of damage per minute. What could be better?! You can easily target the enemy's vulnerable spots and hit the target even at long distances.

How to play Tiger 1

It is immediately worth noting the pride of the legendary German - his 88 mm gun, which is capable of inflicting 240 damage. one-time damage. The damage is not the greatest, but a high reload speed indicates a high DPM. Armor penetration with a basic 203 mm shell is quite enough to withstand the 7th and 8th levels, but against the 9th level you will sometimes have to load premium shells. The accuracy of the gun is quite good; the long aiming time is compensated by the small dispersion. The stabilization of the gun in motion is a record for level 7, which makes the German gun the most comfortable at the level. The tank is armored only in the turret, which means the tall hull will always have to be hidden. It is best, of course, to take positions on terrain, but in open areas, as a rule, enemy artillery is operating, so the margin of safety will be constantly under threat. In the city, Tiger 1 will be protected from artillery shells, but there you will need to use all the features of the gun and outplay your opponent with a fast-firing and accurate weapon. Optimal turnarounds will increase the chances of a rebound or missed penetration, but you shouldn't rely on it. It is best to find mounds or piles of debris that will cover the hull. At the top, you can play in an attacking style and pass through enemy positions, but at the bottom of the list, it is better to stick to the rear of your armored allies and use your rate of fire and accuracy, for example, to blast the enemy when he is on reload, thereby helping your allies.

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Vertical aiming angles of -7 degrees will allow you to play from the tower behind low hills. It is worth noting the German’s huge safety margin of 1500 units. Most Tier 8 heavy tanks have these characteristics. Tiger 1 will allow in some cases to exchange shells, having the privilege in the DPM. Armor penetration will be enough for all levels, but heavily armored heavy tanks will have to be penetrated with premium shells.

The German's viewing radius of 380 m will allow him to highlight many enemies on the map, and if you improve it with the help of the "radio interception" and "eagle eye" skills, as well as install the "coated optics" equipment, the heavy German tank will become a record holder at level 7 and quite will be able to replace a light tank, conducting effective reconnaissance.

The disadvantages of the German include its dynamics. The maximum speed of 40 km/h is a good indicator for a heavy class of equipment, but with a specific power of 12 hp/t, the German will pick up speed slowly. Moreover, there will be difficulties at higher elevations. This can be improved with the help of the “off-road king” driver skill. With such dynamics, it is necessary to anticipate in advance the largest concentration of enemy heavy equipment on the map and immediately take the most convenient positions. If the enemy has artillery, then it is recommended to hide behind buildings, playing with sides and turns.

In general, Tiger 1 has a comfortable weapon that will deal damage to almost all enemies, and with a high rate of fire in single combats, the German will always have the upper hand. Accuracy will allow you to target the most vulnerable spots, and the stabilization of the gun will provide comfortable positional firefights. The dynamics of the Tiger are not the best, but it is still a heavy armored tank, so its place will be on the flanks, where it is necessary to restrain enemy attacks and block passages to the base. The safety margin will allow you to live on the battlefield for a long time and exchange damage.

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Advantages and disadvantages

AdvantagesFlaws
armor penetration with a basic projectilemixing time
gun dispersionspecific engine power
viewing radiusone-time damage
margin of safetyhull armor
recharge time
tower reservation

Review of WoT Blitz tanks - Tiger I.

Hello again everyone. Glad to see my subscriber count increasing. Let's continue the topic of German TTs. And today it is Tiger I.

The Tiger is a very popular tank, and is on its way to the E 100

you will have to become familiar with its features.
Its main difference from, for example, Soviet or American heavy tanks is that the most armored part of the tank is not the turret of the vehicle, but the hull. Here we have 165 mm
.
steel in the forehead and 82 mm
.
from all other sides of the tank. The turret is protected at the front by 100 mm
.
armor, and also 82 mm
. other parties.

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But there are several points that should be taken into account: the tank’s hull is very angular, and the armor plates are located almost everywhere at right angles. Therefore, driving towards the enemy in a straight line is very dangerous, since in this case there is no armor and you can easily be penetrated. Try to always keep the tank at an angle to the enemy, in this case the chances of a ricochet increase significantly. Here is a screenshot as an example of how an average Soviet T-43

:

As you can see, the hull is all red and the enemy will not be able to penetrate it, the only zone for penetration remains the tiger turret, but there is a surprise here - the gun mantlet occupies the entire front part of the turret, and in fact it is almost impossible to penetrate it. All that remains is the commander's hatch on top. You need to protect it by constantly moving while reloading and not allowing it to be aimed there.

But these are medium tanks, with TT and tank destroyers

everything is a little different. To repel a large-caliber attack, much more reduction will be required, and in this case the angle of the armor plate should be sharper, it will also not be possible to protect both sides of the vehicle at once and you should constantly monitor the movement of the enemy and his position relative to you.

Here's an example with T 29

:

This is how he sees the Tiger's forehead,

and so at an angle.

It is noticeable that the front part of the hull has become invulnerable, and the sides are easily penetrated. If you place the side of the Tiger at an acute angle, the forehead of the car will open. And this is where the ability to play from cover is important. The tank feels great in urban conditions, or where it is possible to hide it completely in reverse for a shot and go behind cover to reload. At the same time, the board remains invulnerable due to the armor provided.

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They fired a shot and hid without giving time to target weak points. You should be wary of hitting the tank's tracks; they are very wide and make an excellent target.

You can protect them with equipment by installing modified modules

, or like me - carrying a couple of repair kits with me.

The top gun of the tank has 213 mm

.
penetration with armor-piercing shells, with damage of 220
units of strength, but for such penetration I chose calibrated shells in the equipment, since I often have to fight with well-protected
tanks
, at some point I realized that this is more important than accelerated reloading.
By the way, it is only 5.89 seconds
, which is of course excellent for
TT
.
Just remember the same T 29
from the Americans, for which this figure is more than 11 seconds on the top gun.
Although there is of course higher damage. But that's not what we're talking about. The Tiger's penetration seems to be good, but it is necessary to carry gold shells; very often, even when playing against similar-level opponents on heavies, there is not enough of it. Also, the tank does not have very large vertical aiming angles - 13 up and 7 down, so it’s not always possible to shoot from behind a hill. A city, a plain with high shelters, here he feels great, but if he notices that the enemy is starting to push through the flank of the ST, LT
, he can rush in there and change the course of the battle.
The tank has a good weight - more than 57 tons
, and a maximum speed of
44
km/h, so when I flew towards lighter tanks, I first rammed at the speed of the first oncoming one, and only then fired a shot, which often finished him off. And when ramming, you will lose much less strength points than the enemy.

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The tiger is a fairly large vehicle and therefore has a low stealth rating, so don’t really expect to hide from the enemy even in the bushes. The enemy may not notice a stationary tank, but if you move a little or even fire a shot, you will be immediately detected. In many ways, the tank has average performance in technical

— convergence is
4.5 seconds
, hull traverse speed is
48.19 deg/sec
, turret traverse speed is
30.37 deg/sec
, good viewing radius
271.2 m
, thrust-to-weight ratio is
15.9 horses per ton
of vehicle weight, the tank picks up speed well.

For me personally, the Tiger is not a fun car, although the tank forgives quite a lot of mistakes due to its armor, it is comfortable and easy to ride, and with good play you can increase the average damage and victory statistics on your account. For those new to the game, this tank is probably the best option among heavy tanks. Well, I really like riding it in a platoon, for example, performing a combat mission.

Specifications


Image of the internal layout
of the Tiger tank, the technical characteristics are considered based on the first models. The Royal Tiger, despite its increased power and armor, turned out to be an unsuccessful development due to low engine power, too much weight and poor driving characteristics. Many crews noted the general unreliability of this development and frequent breakdowns.

Suspension and engine

The Tiger engine is a twelve-cylinder, carburetor, gasoline engine from Maybach. The first 250 tanks had HL210 engines with a power of 650 hp. With. Subsequent ones - HL230 with 700 hp. With. The suspension is independent, torsion bar.

The engine compartment had its own fire extinguishing system. Fire extinguishers were located next to the fuel pumps and carburetor. A water radiator and four fans were used to cool the engine.

Chassis and tracks

The chassis of the tank is based on a staggered arrangement of rollers. The diameter is large, there are no support rollers. The drive wheel was located in front, the diameter was 0.84 m. A rubber band was provided for the road wheels.

The Tigers used two types of tracks. The first option was used for transportation, width - 0.52 m, tracks K.gs-63/520/l30. The second version of the combat tracks, made from Kgs-63/725/130 tracks, width - 0.725 m.

Transmission

The twelve-speed gearbox (8 front and 4 rear) interacted with the main clutch and the turning mechanism. It is of the preselective type, with semi-automatic control. Thanks to the gearbox, the tank had 16 turning radii forward and 8 backward, and could also rotate around its axis.

Fuel consumption

Leaded gasoline OZ 74 was used as fuel. Fuel tanks are designed for 530 liters. Average fuel consumption was 80-100 liters per 100 km.

Maximum speed

The highest speed of the Tiger tank on the highway was 44 km/h, and the range was 195 km. The vehicle had good maneuverability and could climb inclines up to 35 degrees. The height of the barrier to be overcome is 0.8 m, the width of the ditch is 2.3 m, the ford is 1.2 m.

Crew

The Tiger's crew consisted of five people - a driver, a gunner-radio operator, a commander, a gunner and a loader. The first two were located in the control compartment, ensuring the movement of the tank and communication with other vehicles. The rest were in the fighting compartment.

Dimensions and weight

In terms of dimensions, the Tiger had the following technical characteristics:

  • hull length - 6.316 m, with the gun turned forward - 8.45 m;
  • width - 3.705 m;
  • height - 2.93 m;
  • ground clearance - 0.47 m.

The question of how much the tank weighs is easily resolved - the combat weight was 57 tons. With this weight, the specific pressure on the ground was 1.03 kilograms per square centimeter.

Tiger 1 in World of Tanks guide

Legendary tanks that participated in World War II have always attracted the attention of players; one of such vehicles is Tiger 1 in the World of Tanks guide. This is a truly legendary machine, the presence of which in the hangar pleases the game lover, but it is important to understand its technical qualities and the needs of pumping.

The main characteristics of the Tiger 1 tank are its insufficiently powerful armor, as well as a poorly protected turret and hull; in addition, the vehicle has a clear square shape, which makes tilting difficult. Summarizing all this, we can say that this technique can be penetrated even by low-level tanks.

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But there are also advantages, for example, Tiger 1 is an excellent tanker in a diamond formation; if you place the tank in cover at the right angle, this will greatly weaken the enemy’s position. The vehicle's large margin of safety can compensate for the insufficient stability of the armor. In this indicator, it can be compared with level 8 equipment.

TTX Tiger I (H)

For the Tiger 1 tank, a review of the characteristics speaks volumes. For example, it is safe to say that the armor of both the turret and the hull is very mediocre. In addition, this vehicle has a square shape, it is completely devoid of slopes, and this means that there is nothing to say about the armor given here. As a result, we are easily penetrated almost not only by tanks of our level, but also by many vehicles of levels 6 and 5, what can we say about vehicles at a higher level.

However, the armor has its own small plus: Tiger 1 tanks well in a diamond formation, if you show the side from behind cover at a decent angle, then sometimes this can help us a lot! The weak armor of this vehicle is compensated by a huge margin of safety for its level, because not a single heavy tank at the level can boast of 1500 HP, this is the highest among its classmates. Why, it has a safety margin that can be compared to level 8!

Otherwise, we can note good dynamics and maximum speed, as well as decent visibility. At this point, let’s leave the characteristics of the Tiger I (H) behind and move on to the strongest side of this machine.

Well, the tank also has excellent dynamics and excellent speed data

The main advantages of Tiger 1 are:

• reliable weapon; • excellent strength; • excellent mobility; • good review.

The disadvantages of the machine can be considered:

• thin armor; • uncomfortable shape; • high level of damage to parts.

You can enhance the advantages of the machine with the help of proper selection of equipment. Good components raise the vehicle's DPM, improve its parameters and expand visibility; the potential of the guns can be increased with the help of optics.

Equipment for the Tiger 1 tank

Equipment for Tiger I (H) should be selected in order to further enhance our advantages. Thus, the best choice would be: , , .

These components will allow you to further increase the DPM, improve the already good convergence parameter and increase visibility. At the same time, depending on the style of play, we can install instead of coated optics, which will allow us to maximize the potential of the tank’s gun, as well as improve all its characteristics. Or we can leave the coated optics, but remove the aiming drives, which will slightly increase the aiming time of the gun, but will leave us with a buff to visibility.

To upgrade tiger 1 in the World of Tanks guide, you need to act in the usual way

At the same time, the strengths of the machine are maximized and the influence of its weaknesses is reduced.

Like all German vehicles, this tank catches fire quickly, so it is worth purchasing an automatic fire extinguisher for it. If you have enough money, then choose premium equipment, which will add significant boosts to the performance of this vehicle.

A player who has a similar vehicle in his hangar must understand that such a tank can be used not only on the second line. Even with insufficient hull protection, the vehicle is highly maneuverable and durable, which allows it to be used during an attack, especially when it is necessary to conduct operations on the flanks. But it is best to use the Tiger 1 to fire at someone else’s territory from cover; this does not mean that the vehicle should constantly hide in the bushes.

Thanks to her agility, she can launch swift attacks to protect her flanks.

Of course, it is necessary to position the tank in such a way as to protect its hull as much as possible from enemy attacks. Thus, we can say with confidence that Tiger 1 is a good enough car and worth adding to your arsenal.

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