<p>German WW2 era Heavy Tank Destroyer
Official designation:- Sd.Kfz 186 Panzerjäger Tiger Ausf. B
Manufacturer:- Nibelungenwerk
Built:- 1944 to 1945
Total Production:- 88
Main Armament:- 128mm Pak 44 L/55
The Jagdtiger (Hunting Tiger) was based on a lengthened Tiger II chassis. It weighed 71 tonnes and is the heaviest armoured vehicle of any type to achieve series production. The type suffered many mechanical problems due to its weight.
This example is a Henschel variant which was built in April 1945. It was captured in near perfect condition when it was one of four that surrendered to Soviet forces at Amstetten. Austria, in May 1945.
One of three surviving examples, it has recently been repainted into an accurate colour scheme and markings. It is on display in Hall 11 of the Patriot Museum Complex.
Park Patriot, Kubinka, Moscow Oblast, Russia.
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25th August 2017
<a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://www.flickr.com/people/65001151@N03">Alan Wilson</a> from Stilton, Peterborough, Cambs, UK
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<a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/ajw1970/38294634781/">Jagdtiger [s/n 305083] – Patriot Museum, Kubinka</a>