Telescope openings in mantlet

Information about a detail of the Tiger E

 

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Flat with 2 small holes

Flat armour at telescope holes

The left face of the mantlet is flat, with two small holes for the gunner's telescope.


Thickened with 2 small holes

Thickened armour at telescope holes

The left face of the mantlet has a thickened bar at the level of the telescope holes. Due to the casting process, there are variations in the shape of this bar. The eye holes are larger than on the flat mantlets.

 
 

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