What tank has the most kills?

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Kurt Knispel
Kurt Knispel (20 September 1921 – 28 April 1945) was a German tank commander during World War II. Knispel was profiled extensively in the second installment of the popular historical fiction series Panzer Aces, which included an unfounded claim of having 168 tank kills.
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(20 September 1921 – 28 April 1945) was a Sudeten German Heer panzer loader, gunner and later commander, and was the highest scoring tank ace of World War II with a total of 168 confirmed tank kills; the actual number, although unconfirmed, may be as high as 195.
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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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What is the most feared 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.
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How many kills is a tank ace?

A single tank battle, in any conflict, past and present, can saw an ace emerge. By default, the same rules of 5 confirmed "kills" apply.
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Who is the greatest tank commander?

Two of the greatest and most well known tank commanders in history are United States General George Patton Germany's Erwin Rommel. The two most know TANK Aces of all time are; United States Staff Sergeant Lafeyette G. Pool, reported to have destroyed some 258 enemy vehicles.
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Which German tank has the most kills?

Kurt Knispel (20 September 1921 – 28 April 1945) was a Sudeten German Heer panzer loader, gunner and later commander, and was the highest scoring tank ace of World War II with a total of 168 confirmed tank kills; the actual number, although unconfirmed, may be as high as 195.
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Who is the greatest tank ace?

The highest scoring tank ace of WWII was Germany's Kurt Knispel. Knispel total tank kills were confirmed at 168, with some unconfirmed estimates stating that total could actually be closer to 195 kills. Knispel is considered by some as the greatest tank ace in history.
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Who has the best tank?

Top 10 Main Battle Tanks
  1. Nr.1 Leopard 2A7 (Germany) It is a recent version of the proven and successful Leopard 2 design. ...
  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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What is the most famous tank?

The Sherman tank was the most commonly used American tank in World War II. More than 50,000 Shermans were produced between 1942 and 1945. They were used in all combat theaters—not only by the United States, but also by Great Britain, the Free French, China, and even the Soviet Union.
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What tank has the best armor?

Challenger 2 is considered one of the best-protected tanks in the world, equipped with second-generation Chobham Armor, a composite matrix of ceramic and metal with superior qualities over typical steel-rolled homogeneous armor.
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Which tank was better king tiger or Panther?

The Panther was a compromise. While having essentially the same Maybach V12 petrol (690 hp) engine as the Tiger I, it had better gun penetration, was lighter and faster, and could traverse rough terrain better than the Tiger I. The trade-off was weaker side armour, which made it vulnerable to flanking fire.
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Why was the Panzer tank so feared?

The Tiger's 88mm-wide mobile main gun was so formidable that shells often blasted straight through enemy tanks, coming out the other side. Its heavy armour was also so thick that a crew (usually of 5) could mostly park in front of an enemy anti-tank gun without fear of harm.
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Did the Allies fear the Tiger tank?

The Tiger tank was greatly feared by the Allies in the Second World War – and with good reason. It was superior to anything the British and Americans until near the end of war and had an almost mythical status.
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Which tank has the thickest armor?

The Panzerkampfwagen VIII Maus (aka "Mouse") is the heaviest fully enclosed armoured fighting vehicle ever built. The Germans might not have built the Ratte, but that didn't stop them building monster tanks like this one.
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What was the best tank in WWII?

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.
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Who was the best Panzer Ace?

Kurt Knispel is considered to be the world's greatest tank ace. The German war hero had 168 confirmed and 195 unconfirmed kills in World War II. He was considered the tank's equivalent of the Red Baron.
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What is the strongest tank in WW1?

The British Mark IV was probably the best tank of WW1.
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Was the Tiger tank the best in ww2?

Nazi Germany's Tiger is arguably the most famous tank of World War II. With its thick armor and devastating 88-millimeter gun, the Mark VI—or Tiger I—soon earned a devastating reputation on the battlefield.
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Was the Panther the best ww2 tank?

The Panther has been called the finest German tank of World War II. Some people have even suggested that it was the best overall tank in that war. However, the Panther has become the subject of a mythology out of all proportion to its actual effectiveness as a weapon of war.
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Why were German tanks so effective?

The German Tiger tank (above) had a more powerful main gun, heavier armor, and wider tracks than the American Sherman tank (below). The German 88 is more powerful than any American tank gun used during the course of most of the war.
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Was the leopard a good tank?

3 best tanks on earth: the German Leopard

The German Leopard 2, the best tank in Europe, has also been upgraded to the latest 2A7V version with improved protection of its "wedge turret." The turbocharged diesel engine has 1,500 horsepower and can totally move out at a speed of 42 mph with a maximum range of 341 miles.
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