![]() ![]() In a normal engagement with equal crews, only food, ammo and fuel would limit the destructive capabilities of a modern MBT in an egagement against Tiger II adversaries. Even with a far superior crew, a perfect situation, and an ambush, a Tiger II would have to hit a very small small target at very close range with the best angles to kill a modern MBT. Also, you must factor in the advancement of the DU shells used in the M1 series even the HEAT rounds in tanks would go through the plain steel of Tiger II like butter. In addition, target aquisition and engagement systems on modern MBTs are beyond superior the M1A1 engaged tanks in Gulf 1 at night ranges that Tiger II couldn't dream of attaining during the day. Tigers traveled extremely slow (35-42/14-30 km/h for on/off road respectively a Leopard 2 travels twice that fast, has a faster moving turret, and is much more manevuerable, all huge advantages in combat. Tiger IIs not only would have huge firepower and protection disadvantages, but modern MBTs are immensely superior in speed and maneuverability. The tank was first used as a battlefield weapon on 15 September 1916 at Flers-Courcelette (part of the Battle of the Somme), ushering in a new era of mechanised warfare. Also, we are forgetting a huge factor movement. Amy Irvine A Tiger I deployed to supplement the Afrika Korps operating in Tunisia, January 1943 (Image Credit: Bundesarchiv, Bild 101I-554-0872-35 / CC).
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