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!

The gargantuan vehicle retained the same 690-horsepower Maybach HL 230 P30 used on the Panther tank—even though the Jagdtiger was 60 percent heavier.

TWO German Tiger tank drivers and their British counterparts met for the first time 72 years after they fought on opposite sides in the Second World War.

Item 1 of 3 The turret is seen beside the hull of a German World War II Tiger II "King Tiger" tank during restoration works at the Swiss Military Museum Full in Full, Switzerland March 22, 2021 ...

Item 1 of 3 Restorator Bernd Kubicki stands in front of the turret of a German World War II Tiger II "King Tiger" tank during restoration works at the Swiss Military Museum Full in Full ...