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1/6th Scale Military Kits
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 HistoryIntroduced in 1942 the Tiger quickly gained a thoroughly deserved reputation as a fearsome opponent. Its combination of thick armour, powerful 88mm cannon and manoeuvrability made it the dominant tank of the battlefield for 2 years of the war, creating an impact totally disproportionate to the 1,354 manufactured. The Tiger was an exceptional tank by any measure, but in the hands of highly skilled and zealous commanders like Michael Wittmann it was soon elevated to the legendary status it still enjoys to this day. |
The ancestry of the tank can be traced back to design projects initiated in 1937. However, the Tiger as we know it mounting the 88mm KwK36 cannon was ordered in May 1941. The Henschel and Porsche engineering companies competed to present their finished prototypes, designated VK 4501, in time Hitler’s birthday on 20th April 1942. |
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