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The Tiger I has 1240 hit points , 100mm of frontal hull armor , and a top speed of 40 km/h. . The vehicle can equip 2 different gun configurations, allowing for varied playstyles.
Hull & survivability
| Hit points (HP) | 1240 |
|---|---|
| Weight | 25.4 t |
| Hull armor (F / S / R) | 100 / 80 / 80 mm |
The front-to-side armor ratio is 1.3:1. Side armor is relatively comparable to the front, meaning the Tiger I can absorb some side hits in close-quarters fighting.
Mobility
| Top forward speed | 40 km/h |
|---|---|
| Top reverse speed | 12 km/h |
Forward-to-reverse speed ratio is 3.3:1. Reverse speed is limited, so pre-aim and exposure timing matter more on this vehicle.
Camouflage
| Camo (stationary) | 11.6% |
|---|---|
| Camo (moving) | 5.8% |
Available guns (2)
| Gun | Tier | Damage | Pen | Reload | RoF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8,8 cm Kw.K. 36 L/56 Ausf. E | 6 | — | — | 6.4s | — |
| 8.8 cm Kw.K. 43 L/71 (I) | 7 | — | — | 7.8s | — |
How Tiger I compares to its peers
There are 32 tier 7 heavy tanks in WoT, including the Tiger I. Its 1240 HP places it in the top 10% for hit points among same-tier heavy tanks (peer average: 1117). Frontal hull armor of 100mm ranks in the top 81% for the class (peer average: 116mm). Top forward speed of 40 km/h is faster than 81% of peer vehicles in this tier and class.
Direct comparisons
- Tiger I vs 45TP — tier 7 heavy tank from Poland
- Tiger I vs AMX M4 45 — tier 7 heavy tank from France
- Tiger I vs Black Prince — tier 7 heavy tank from UK
- Tiger I vs BP II — tier 7 heavy tank from UK
- See full tier 7 heavy tank tier list — all 32 vehicles ranked
About this vehicle
Development of the Tiger I was started in 1937 by the Henschel company. Mass production began in 1942, with an eventual total of 1,354 vehicles manufactured. The tank first saw combat in the fighting for Leningrad, and Tigers were at the forefront of battles from Tunisia to Kursk. Although production was discontinued in the summer of 1944, the Tiger I continued to see action until the end of the war.
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What tier is the Tiger I in WoT?
The Tiger I is a tier 7 heavy tank from Germany.
Is the Tiger I a premium tank?
No — the Tiger I is a researchable tech-tree vehicle, not a premium tank.
What's the top speed of the Tiger I?
40 km/h forward, 12 km/h reverse.
How much armor does the Tiger I have?
Hull armor: 100mm front, 80mm side, 80mm rear.