The Tiger Tank - S1E3 - TreadheadS

A close look at the Tiger tank with experiences of commanding the last remaining running Tiger and live driving tank footage from TankFest 2012!
Today we look at the Tiger tank, from the last working 131 Tiger restoration to the in-game model and performance. We also talk to Victor Kislyi about his experiences commanding the tank in his billion chance lottery win.
Season 1 Episode 3 - The Tiger Tank
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Thanks once again to meesha1 for the Polish translation and Sinenfutorepatolvaj for Hungarian!
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History Beyond the Glass - • History Beyond the Glass
WoT Armory - wotarmory.com/2...
Tiger 131 - www.tiger-tank....
Bovington Tank Museum - www.tankmuseum....
Military Vehicle Technology Foundation - www.mvtf.org
Tank Museum of Saumur - www.museedesbli...
Meet Victor Kislyi - worldoftanks.eu...
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[@burningphoneix]

There is a misconception that the Tiger was built around the 88mm. It was actually orginally designed to house the 75mm L/100. Only far into the development was the 88mm KwK 36 chosen to be the main armament.

[@thatLukeKneller]

Someone who remembered!

[@burningphoneix]

I don't hang around the European forums or website very much so I'm not sure how prolific Challenger is being.
But at least Chieftain's also named after a british tank. One of these days WG is gonna get an old WWII tanker to be an advisor and name him Centurion to complete the set :P

[@burningphoneix]

I wish I was super knowledgeable about German tanks but I just lifted this info from The Chieftain's "Hello Kitty" article on the Tiger.
Basically, the initial requirement was for a 75mm Squeeze Bore cannon that can pen 100mm of armour (the Konisch in-game) and to see if an 88mm gun was viable. Since Tungsten was in short supply (Cause Konisch needs DEM GOLD ROUNDS!) it was replaced with the 75mm L/70 since it had similar characteristics to the 88mm L/56. (con't)

[@thatLukeKneller]

You remembered! :)

[@thatLukeKneller]

Hey, chill a bit. It's not WGs fault that Richard isn't as active as Nick. Also Nick has been doing it a lot longer and might have more support in these things. No need to be extreme :)

[@igy3000]

I just like to play with that tank and I had a very nice game with him

[@burningphoneix]

Check the article by the Chieftain called "Hello Kitty". He explains it well.

[@thatLukeKneller]

I wouldn't say it's totally hollow since it requires a whole new set of balancing that I bet will come. Originally it was designed with what I said in mind :)

[@Hammerem25]

Tiger 131 will be the first True Tiger tank in a world war 2 movie this November In "FURY" first trailer is out now.

[@kadar23300]

yes I remembered :)

[@Thekilleroftanks]

you guys got to do the maus plz that will be fun :D

[@finnpalmer3]

Yes. Yes i did, a bit late though :(

[@6038am]

Gj on the vid

[@burningphoneix]

Sorruy bout that. I meant 75mm L/70

[@bjornmyren]

MORE

[@burningphoneix]

But when the Krupp turret showed that it can hold the 88mm L/56 and later be up-gunned to the 88mm L/71 without changing the turret (plus the L/56 has new AP ammo). It was decided to just use the 88 for the sake of uniformity.
I still highly suggest reading the Chief's article, he goes into decent detail about it and it's a great read.

[@kadar23300]

it s a good tank

[@thatLukeKneller]

Everything is far slower in WoT (almost) because of engine limitations and engage distances

[@Thekilleroftanks]

na i think the germans wanted a tank with the 88 not the 70L that was the panther

[@tomaszmaksymow5913]

Remake this with WT

[@Neg573]

hey : )

[@Neg573]

Can i get the price ? ^^

[@burningphoneix]

Goddamn, that's....that's really bad. Chieftain is always laughing it up with us mere mortals in the NA Forums :(

[@kadar23300]

uf ah grrrrrrrrrr no luck again man,I m not the frst cooment

[@finnpalmer3]

how about 4th commenter gets some gold?

[@thatLukeKneller]

Ofc! Email me with what you liked from the goodies! :)

[@Skringly]

War-gaming is saying the British Firefly will be a premium tank.

[@thatLukeKneller]

Hey! ;)