Are there any working King Tiger tanks left?

Eventually those who made substantial donations towards the restoration will be allowed to ride in the 700 horsepower V12 machine on a nearby field. The 68-tonne behemoth is one of only eight King Tiger tanks remaining from the roughly 490 built during World War Two
World War Two
World War II or the Second World War, often abbreviated as WWII or WW2, was a global war that lasted from 1939 to 1945. It involved the vast majority of the world's countries—including all of the great powers—forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis powers.
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How many working Tiger 1 tanks are left?

181. Today, only seven Tiger I tanks survive in museums and private collections worldwide. As of 2021, Tiger 131 (captured during the North Africa Campaign) at the UK's Tank Museum is the only example restored to running order.
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Are there any surviving King Tiger tanks?

During the war less than 500 of the heavy tanks were built and only a handful survives today. The only other operational King Tiger is at the Musée des Blindés, Saumur, France. Officially designated the Panzerkampfwagen Tiger Ausf.
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Are there any running Tiger tanks?

Tiger 131 is the world's only running Tiger I tank. It was captured on 24th April 1943 on Point 174 on the way between Medjez el Bab and Montarnaud in Tunisia, by 142nd Battalion RAC and 2nd Sherwood Foresters. It runs at the Museum's annual Tiger Day events.
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Why are there so few Tiger tanks left?

Tigers suffered a large number of non-combat losses, however, as the chaos of wartime and the Tiger's mechanical finickiness chipped away at the number of deployable tanks.
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Are there any German Tiger tanks left?

Tiger 131 is a German Tiger I heavy tank captured by the British 48th Royal Tank Regiment in Tunisia during World War II. Preserved at The Tank Museum in Bovington in Dorset, England, it is currently the only operational Tiger I in the world.
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Are there any Panzer tanks left?

The Panzer 38(t) light Tank saw operational service in Poland in 1939 and the battle of France in 1940. This German Panzer 38(t) Tank can be found at the Deutsches Panzermuseum in Munster, Germany. This German Panzer 38(t) Tank can be found at the For Freedom Museum, Ramshapellestraat 91-93, 8301 knokke-Heist, Belgium.
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How many king Tigers are still operational?

The 68-tonne behemoth is one of only eight King Tiger tanks remaining from the roughly 490 built during World War Two.
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How much is a Tiger tank worth?

Full production ran from mid-1944 to the end of the war. Each Tiger II produced needed 300,000 man hours to manufacture and cost over 800,000 Reichsmark or US$300,000 (equivalent to $4,600,000 in 2021) per vehicle. The vehicle was the costliest German tank to produce at the time.
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What is the rarest tank in the world?

After 70 years of exhibition in Queensland the First World War German tank Mephisto has arrived at the Australian War Memorial in Canberra.
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How many Jagdtigers still exist?

Although 150 were ordered, only around 80 were produced. Due to an excessive weight and an underpowered drivetrain system, the Jagdtiger was plagued with mobility and mechanical problems. Three Jagdtigers survive in museums.
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How many Panther tanks are left?

The World War II-era tank, a Panther, was owned by a retiree and stashed in his basement. Only 12 Panthers exist in the world, and a U.S. museum reportedly wants to buy it.
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Why is Tiger 131 famous?

Tiger 131 is the most famous tank in the world: the first of its type recovered to Britain; the most studied and photographed tank in Allied intelligence; and the only running Tiger in the world today.
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Are Sherman tanks still used?

Although the U.S. military stopped using Sherman tanks after the Korean War, Paraguay continued to use the M4 until 2018, according to the Army.
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How did Allies destroy Tiger tanks?

The Tiger tank was very heavily armoured and carried powerful weapons on board. In the war in North Africa in an early encounter with the Allies in Tunisia, eight rounds fired from a 75mm artillery gun simply bounced off of the side of the tank – from a distance of just 50 metres.
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What is the best tank in the world?

Currently top 10 best tanks in the world are these:
  1. Nr.1 Leopard 2A7 (Germany) ...
  2. Nr.2 K2 Black Panther (South Korea) ...
  3. Nr.3 M1A2 SEP (USA) ...
  4. Nr.4 Challenger 2 (United Kingdom) ...
  5. Nr.5 Armata (Russia) ...
  6. Nr.6 Merkava Mk.4 (Israel) ...
  7. Nr.7 Type 90 (Japan) ...
  8. Nr.8 Leclerc (France)
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Why is the last tiger locked?

If your Last Tiger customization is locked after updating to 6.2, try deleting your save file (under Documents > Battlefield V if you're on PC, in your storage for PS4/Xbox One) then restart your system, relaunch the game.
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What happened to German tanks after ww2?

After the Armistice, all tanks in German hands were confiscated. Almost all were eventually scrapped, and the various postwar treaties forbade the former Central Powers from building or possessing tanks.
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Can Tiger tanks fire when moving?

No, it means you can't fire the tank while moving or it will break. A tank with a broken turret ring is useless. This is distinctly different than other tanks. It means the Tiger I lacked the capability to fire and move at the same time (or at least more than once).
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What was the most feared tank in WW2?

Germany's Tiger tank, whether in the form of the Tiger I or later Tiger II (King Tiger), was the most feared tank of WWII.
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Where can you see a King Tiger tank?

This German King Tiger II Ausf. B Heavy Tank can be found at the French Tank Museum in Saumur in the Loire Valley. The Museum is called Musée des Blindés ou Association des Amis du Musée des Blindés, 1043, route de Fontevraud, 49400 Saumur, France www.museedesblindes.fr .
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What is the oldest tank still in service?

Little Willie is the oldest surviving individual tank, and is preserved as one of the most famous pieces in the collection of The Tank Museum, Bovington, England.
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Could a Sherman destroy Tigers?

To counter the new threat, the Sherman was equipped with thicker frontal armor and a new gun. In 1944, the U.S. fielded the 76mm M1 high-velocity long-barrel gun which could actually penetrate a Tiger's armor from the front.
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Are there still ww2 tanks in the desert?

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High temperatures, low humidity, and infrequent rainfall prevent rust and corrosion. That's a major reason why the U.S. Military's aircraft boneyard is located in the Arizona desert, and why Libya is home to still-intact war machines of the 1940s.
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