- Introduction & Background
Tiger heavy tank (PanzerkampfwagenVIAusf.ETigerI), also known as "Tiger", is a heavy tank manufactured by Nazi Germany during World War II. The Tiger I tank entered the German Army's service from 1942 until Germany's defeat and surrender in 1945. In March 1943, the Tiger I The tank was originally named PzkwVI Ausf.H, but was later redesigned as Ausf.E (Ausführung Ger. "version"). The Tiger nickname was given by Ferdinand Porsche. The basic design concept of the Tiger I was also extended to other vehicles. Above, including the Tiger II (King Tiger) tank and the Assault Tiger assault gun.