Vk4501
The VK4501 (P) also known as the Tiger (P) was a prototype German heavy tank designed and built in 1942.
| VK4501 (P) | |
|---|---|
| Type | Heavy tank |
| Place of origin | Nazi Germany |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | Porsche |
| No. built | 1 Served as Command Tank |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 59 tonnes (65 short tons; 58 long tons) |
| Crew | 5 |
| Armor | 80–100 millimetres (3.1–3.9 in) |
Main armament | 8.8 cm KwK 36 L/56 |
Secondary armament | 2 x 7.92 mm MG 34 |
| Engine | 10 Cylinder Porsche 101/1 320 hp |
| Power/weight | 4.52 hp/ton (prototype) 7.74 hp/ton (proposed) |
Operational range | 190 km (120 mi) (road) |
| Maximum speed | 40 km/h (25 mph) |