But most of all, front armor of T34-85 (1944) was not that high : I have read several time that it was ranged from 45 to 75 mm. I know that the Zis-S-53 canon was effective, so the penetration of T34-85 is probably ok, but the Tiger canon seems a little bit underrated. I am not a tank expert, but as far as remember, Tiger (and generally speaking german tanks) had better optics, and therefore should have the advantage of accuracy. I know that Tiger what not the invincible machine sold by german propaganda, it was not very mobile, and prone to breakdown (in fact, lot of the Tigers lost by the Whermacht were abandonned due to mechanical problems).īut it seems to me that in frontal duels, the outcome against even the latest model of T34 should be one-sided. In summary : Tiger E has a slightly advantage in term of armor, nullified by worse penetration, rate of fire and accuracy. Tiger E has a penetration of 165 mm, a rate of fire of 5r/m, and an accuracy of 40%, with a front armor of 125mm. Although I am not such an experienced player, I don't think skill as something to do there, because it is just frontal engagement at 1900 or 1800 meters with equal forces.Īnd it is not a surprise if I look at the number : T34-85 model 1944 has (APCR ammo) a penetration of 180 mm, rate of fire of 6r/m, an accuracy of 55%, with a front armor of 110 mm. Given the number of T34, it is a very bad losses ratio. Duel of 3 of them with 3 T34-85 model 1944, front to front, end always with a Tiger defeat or at best with just one remaining. I wonder if the Tiger-E is not a bit underpowered.
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