![]() ![]() A full-scale wooden mockup of the Jagdtiger was presented to Hitler on October 20, 1943, and the führer enthusiastically approved production. Therefore, a turretless version of the huge seventy-ton Tiger II tank was seen as a natural platform for the 128-millimeter gun. Though the lack of a turret made them less capable in offensive operations, they were cheaper to build, could carry heavier guns and armor, and remained highly effective at ambushing enemy tanks or providing fire support. The result was the monstrous Jagdtiger (“Hunting Tiger”), then heaviest tank to see action in World War II-and still heavier than modern M1 Abrams and Leopard 2 tanks! But the vehicle’s terrifying bulk proved to be its own worst enemy.ĭuring World War II, German factories churned out numerous turretless assault guns ( Sturmgeschutz) and tank destroyers ( Jagdpanzers) based on each major tank chassis. Midway through World War II, Nazi Germany decided to take its huge 128-millimeter antiaircraft gun and stick it on its biggest, baddest tank. Jagdtiger, Why It Failed: To some minds, bigger is always better-but size can create is many new problems as it solves. ![]()
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