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What was the most feared American tank in WW2?
the Tiger
Historians note that when it was introduced in 1942, the Tiger was the most powerful tank in the world. Its 88 mm gun was lethal at long range and the tank’s heavy armor made it almost impervious to frontal attack.
What was the most reliable tank in WW2?
Though later tanks produced during this time period proved to have better armor and armament, the T-34 is often recognized as the most effective, highly influential and efficient tank design of WWII.
What killed the most tanks in World War 2?
The overwhelming tank killer of WWII was the dedicated anti-tank gun (cannon) which, at the time, killed almost always by kinetic energy (I know there are exceptions).
Was the Sherman a bad tank?
Originally Answered: Is the M4 Sherman a bad tank? Its not the best as anti tank combat (especially against Tiger 1), but performed well for its job, which is mostly infantry support. It was still the best tank the American had during that time for its job, but it’s not the best tank during WW2 overall.
What is the scariest tank?
10 Of The Most Feared Tanks On The Battlefield
- 8 Modern Battlefield – Uralvagonzavod Armata T-14 MBT.
- 7 Modern Battlefield – Hyundai K2 Black Panther.
- 6 Modern Battlefield – BAE Systems Challenger 2 MBT.
- 5 Modern Battlefield – Uralvagonzavod T-72.
- 4 WW2 German Tiger II.
- 3 WW2 – LKZ IS2 MBT.
- 2 WW2 – M18 Hellcat.
- 1 WW2 – T34.
How heavy is the heaviest tank?
The heaviest tank ever constructed was the German Panzerkampfwagen Maus, which weighed 188 tonnes (414,469 lb).
Was the Sherman tank any good?
The Sherman was an extremely good tank. It was excellent when it first came out, very reliable and not difficult to produce at all. Variants of the Shermans were used by first rate armies (especially the Israelis) until the 1980s.