Tiger (P)

The **Tiger (P)** is a German tier 7 heavy tank.

On May 26, 1941, Adolf Hitler ordered Ferdinand Porsche and the Henschel company to develop prototypes of a new heavy tank. The prototypes were shown to the Führer on April 20, 1942. Manufacturing began, but the production run was cut short due to the complexity of the tank's drive and control systems, and a shortage of the required copper. Later, 90 produced hulls were converted into Ferdinand tank destroyers.

While in stock form, its 7.5 cm KwK 42 L/70 is insufficient for targets above its tier. Once its accurate and powerful 8.8 cm KwK 43 L/71 is mounted, the Tiger (P) becomes a real sniper, capable of destroying higher tier tanks. Its unusually thick hull armor and the 100mm thick mantlet covering the frontal 100mm plate of the upgraded turret makes it hard for many enemy tanks to penetrate frontally. It has a slightly different game style compared to its cousin, the Pz.Kpfw. VI Tiger; it has less engine power, the same weapons, a lower rate of fire, a lot more armor on the front, and lower top speed. Like the PzKpfw VI Tiger, the Tiger (P) excels as a sniper, though with its 200mm thick hull front, it is capable of leading the charge if required.

The Tiger (P) leads to the VK 100.01 (P), and the VK 45.02 (P) Ausf. A, and the Ferdinand.

## Pros & Cons

#### Pros and Cons

##### Pros:

- Great frontal hull armor

- High hit points for its tier

- Good accuracy and penetration with the top gun making it an excellent sniper

- Good view range and top-end radio range

- Decent top speed for a Heavy

- It can used to shift into 4 lines; All of 3 Germans superheavy line and JPZE100 line.

##### Cons:

- Overall sluggish due to poor power to weight ratio

- Frontal armor is tough, but relies on thickness rather than slope

- The top gun has a fairly slow reload and damage per minute compared to other tanks using it

- Large silhouette

- Small lower glacis is really weak

- Gun mantlet is frustratingly weak

- Extremely prominent Commander's cupola can be an easy target.

- Extremely weak tracks, easily damaged or destroyed.

## Performance

Depending on the map, with its frontal armor and sluggish speed it can lead the front of a group assault or act as tough second line to counter breakthroughs. The problem is that the tracks, turret and sides are vulnerable, so it needs another tank to cover its rear. The top gun is reliable at causing damage but has a fairly standard rate of fire for a heavy tank. Due to its low speed, you have to be cautious of arty. The large gun mantlet also adds a significant amount of protection to the front of the turret.

The strong front armor makes it impervious to shells from most Tier 6 tanks. Many conventional T7 tanks will also have trouble penetrating. However, it has no slope and relies instead on thickness alone. Powerful HE shells can deal nominal damage to your front, so angle it for maximum effectiveness. This tank rewards angling greatly, so use it as much as you can. However, take care not to expose the *cheeks* of the hull armor next to the massive frontal plate. They are only 80 mm thick and can be penetrated by nearly every tank the Tiger(P) encounters. Of course, the sheer thickness can usually stop most shells, but beware higher tiered tanks and their guns. The turret has 100 mm of frontal armor coupled with a thick gun mantlet, which is good enough for most conventional shells. Most unfortunately, the cupola is tall and weak, almost negating your armor. From a distance, though, it is hard to hit, so stick to sniping.

Although the armor on this tank is impressive, its speed is not, so avoid combat. Stay away from the fight and snipe unsuspecting foes. Do note that your speed will make it difficult to run when you are eventually discovered, so have an escape route planned. If you must fight close quarters, have some allies to cover your flanks and protect you from fast enemies. When you are top tier, don't be afraid to show your enemies how thick your armor is. The armor on this tank can be an effective frontal assault leader. The plate bolted over the driver's view port and radioman's machine gun are vulnerable. The lower glacis plate is thin (a well-aimed shot with the M4 Sherman's M1A1 is able to penetrate). Keep this in mind while fighting.

Overall, the Tiger P is a formidable tank that can really scare enemies if caught off guard. Sniping is the best option, but sometimes you can give your opponents a firsthand experience of just how good German armor can be.