VK 36.01 (H)

The VK 36.01 (H) was an experimental German heavy tank, developed during World War II. The VK 36.01 H was further development of the VK 30.01 H experimental medium tank. There were only 8 chassis and one complete prototype built, all by Henschel. At the time Henschel was assigned with developing a breakthrough weapon that would help defeat the Soviet Union. Other experimental heavy tanks and super-heavy tank were built, designed, and tested by Henschel. The development of the V.K. 36.01 H lead to the development of the Tiger I, the main German heavy tank from 1942 to 1944 World War II. The VK 36.01 project was stopped in 1942, in favor of the VK 45.01.