Description
Tiger 122 was lost on the night of 22/23 January 1943. A hit caused fuel to leak and the Tiger caught fire. The turret was taken away for possible reuse. A British report states that a turret with 2 pistol ports, numbered 122, was found at the Tunis depot by the Allies. The hull was also found and used for firing tests.
Details
Hub of the sprocket wheels | Central dome is big |
Alignment of bolts on the sprockets | Bolts are not aligned with arms |
Tow cable direction | 22mm cable with the ends to the rear |
Tool holders on glacis plate | No tools |
Toolbox at rear left | Supported at an angle |
Mudguard type | Narrow mudguards |
Thick area on mantlet | Flat with 2 small holes |
Headlight arrangement | Two headlights moved to the glacis plate |
Turret bin type | Wide 1.4m bin with 2 latches |
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