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22-04-2008, 05:21 PM
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 | Tiger and Panther? Can anyone tell me what the difference between the Tiger tank and the Panther tank are? I know that the panther has thicker armor then the tiger, but as far as I know all the rest are the same. for instance, the caliber on the guns are the same (88mm) and they look pretty the same. Thanks.  |
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22-04-2008, 11:18 PM
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| Top Moose   Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Under the stairs
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| There are lots of differences. Have a quick Google. Tiger I - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Tiger II - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Panther tank - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia |
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23-04-2008, 09:19 PM
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| They're both named after Felines??? I've been puzzling over this query panzerschreck, and I'm afraid I don't really understand the question. Each of those vehicles springs from a rather different design philosophy (based as much on the time period they were initiated in as military/technological factors) and in detail/general technical (and even tactical) terms really don't have that much in common at all, for instance, both may be on Torsion bar interleaved wheels but the actual means used to achieve that configuration are a long way apart. We could say that 'all tanks are similar', in that each has a Gun/MG/Tracks/turret etc. etc. but other than that I don't think these two are really that reminiscent of each other at all? Cheers, Adam
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23-04-2008, 09:48 PM
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| There were very significant differences in their vulnerability. Tiger had thick armour all round. Panther's was better sloped, but thin enough on the sides and rear to be seriously vulnerable in a melee, which is why it was best employed in prepared defensive roles. They had similar engines and optics. Panther's HV 75mm exceeded Tiger's older 88 in armour penetration. There was nearly 20 tons weight difference. Like von Poop says, there's not a whole lot in common. Regards, MikB |
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23-04-2008, 09:49 PM
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However, in any case, none of the 4 vehicles looks anything like the others. By the way, sorry for chipping in, V.P., you´re the big cheese here 
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