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Quiz about Tiger 1 Tank
Quiz about Tiger 1 Tank

Tiger 1 Tank Trivia Quiz


Here's a quiz on one of the most formidable pieces of armor of World War II, the Tiger 1 main battle tank.

A multiple-choice quiz by DelGriffith. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
DelGriffith
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
172,950
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
6 / 10
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2304
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Question 1 of 10
1. What technical designation was the Tiger tank given? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. What size of main gun did the Tiger 1 carry? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Approximately how many Tiger 1 tanks were produced during the war? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. On average, how many Sherman tanks were wasted for every Tiger 1 that they destroyed? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. What company produced Tiger 1 tanks for the Wehrmacht? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. How heavy was the average Tiger 1 tank? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Which German tank commander was considered to be the best Tiger 1 commander of his time? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Was a Tiger 1 ever sold to an army outside of Germany?


Question 9 of 10
9. Which allied weapon was able to match the Tiger 1? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Which tank replaced the Tiger 1 as the front line heavy battle tank for the German forces during the war? Hint



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1. What technical designation was the Tiger tank given?

Answer: PzKpfw VI

The Tiger tank was designated PzKpfw VI. For those that do not know what "PzKpfw" stands for, it means "Panzerkampfwagen", German for "Armored battle car".
2. What size of main gun did the Tiger 1 carry?

Answer: 88mm

The Tiger 1 carried a main cannon with a diameter of 88mm. This cannon was extremely effective against the M4 Sherman tank's 2 inches of armor.
3. Approximately how many Tiger 1 tanks were produced during the war?

Answer: 1,350

There were approximately 1350 Tiger tanks produced in the years 1942-1944, not nearly as many as the Panzer IV and Panther tanks.
4. On average, how many Sherman tanks were wasted for every Tiger 1 that they destroyed?

Answer: 11

The U.S. Army lost approximately 11 Sherman tanks for every Tiger 1 that they destroyed. Even though Shermans were smaller and faster, they also had thinner armor and a smaller bored gun.
5. What company produced Tiger 1 tanks for the Wehrmacht?

Answer: Henschel

Henschel manufactured Tiger 1 tanks for the Germans, although Volkswagen and Porsche both manufactured other motor vehicles for the military during the war. Specifications were originally released to Henschel, Porsche, MAN, and Daimler-Benz, but Henschel's design was selected for immediate production.
6. How heavy was the average Tiger 1 tank?

Answer: 55 tons

A standard-outfitted Tiger 1 tank weighed in at approximately 55 tons, and its 700 hp, V12 Maybach engine enabled it to reach a top speed of around 23 mph. There were only two variants of the Tiger 1 produced, the main battle tank, and one equipped with heavy rocket launchers (only ten of the these latter were ever produced).
7. Which German tank commander was considered to be the best Tiger 1 commander of his time?

Answer: Michael Wittman

SS-Haupsturmfuehrer Michael Wittmann, also known as "The Tiger Ace" received the Knight's Cross for his outstanding service to the Fatherland. During his service, he destroyed a total of 141 tanks, and 132 anti-tank guns. He died August 8, 1944 when his tank was attacked and destroyed by a British-built Sherman VC "Firefly" tank.
8. Was a Tiger 1 ever sold to an army outside of Germany?

Answer: Yes

A single Tiger 1 tank was purchased by the Japanese army for 625,000 Reichsmarks including radio gear and ammunition, but the tank was never shipped due to "wartime conditions". It was loaned to the Wehrmacht for service. By the way, the Japanese paid almost double the usual sum for their tank, which normally cost the Wehrmacht 300,000 Reichsmarks (fully equipped).
9. Which allied weapon was able to match the Tiger 1?

Answer: M-36 Tank Buster

The M-36 Tank Buster, with its 90 mm cannon, was a formidable match for a Tiger 1 tank. Any of the allied tanks could hit a Tiger with many shells before crippling it, but the 90 mm gun of the M-36 could punch through the 5 inches of armor like it was warm butter.

A soldier could rarely get close enough to a Tiger 1 to plant demolitions on it, or use a light anti-tank weapon (LAW). The 105 mm howitzer was field artillery, and could rarely deliver a shell with close enough accuracy to disable a moving tank.
10. Which tank replaced the Tiger 1 as the front line heavy battle tank for the German forces during the war?

Answer: King Tiger

The Tiger II, or King Tiger, gradually replaced the Tiger 1 in 1945. The Tiger 1 was taken out of service due to many complex field repair issues. Because the Tiger 1 was hurried into production, many of the initial bugs were never worked out. The tank was seriously underpowered, and its slow turret traverse speed made it very vulnerable to flank attacks.

The tracks and suspension were also very unreliable, and something a small as a 2 inch tree could possibly throw a track. Because the tank was so heavy, it also had a very limited range - approximately 100 km on a smooth run and 60 km cross-country.
Source: Author DelGriffith

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