German VK 45.01(P) Heavy Tank WW2

The VK 45.01(P) was Porsche’s competing design for Germany’s heavy-tank program that produced the Tiger. Its unusual petrol-electric drive distinguished it from Henschel’s successful alternative but introduced practical and reliability difficulties. The Porsche tank did not enter normal mass service as Germany’s standard Tiger. Chassis already built for the project were instead associated chiefly with the Ferdinand, later Elefant, tank destroyer program. This subject therefore represents a prototype-stage heavy tank rather than a common front-line production type.

The conversion of the surplus chassis shows how industrial commitments could influence later weapons programs. A failed competition did not necessarily make every completed component useless, even when the original tank concept was abandoned.

Finish and color

Supplied unpainted and printed in the selected color. Choose from the available product color options.

Tabletop use

Suitable for period-appropriate custom scenarios in Global War 1936, Global Empires, and compatible Axis & Allies games. Use suitable scenario or house rules for unit statistics and any technology upgrades. This piece does not supply additional game rules.

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