In a normal engagement with equal crews, only food, ammo and fuel would limit the destructive capabilities of a modern MBT in an egagement against Tiger II adversaries.
The tankof which about 2,000 are used by a. Even with a far superior crew, a perfect situation, and an ambush, a Tiger II would have to hit a very small small target at very close range with the best angles to kill a modern MBT. The German-made Leopard 2 main battle tank is at the top of Ukraines shopping list as Kyiv lobbies its Western partners to expand military aid. Also, you must factor in the advancement of the DU shells used in the M1 series even the HEAT rounds in tanks would go through the plain steel of Tiger II like butter. In addition, target aquisition and engagement systems on modern MBTs are beyond superior the M1A1 engaged tanks in Gulf 1 at night ranges that Tiger II couldn't dream of attaining during the day. Tigers traveled extremely slow (35-42/14-30 km/h for on/off road respectively a Leopard 2 travels twice that fast, has a faster moving turret, and is much more manevuerable, all huge advantages in combat. A stone-cold classic that now holds its own against modern strategy games. As the standard NATO smoothbore gun for main battle tanks Leopard 2 and AbramsM1A1, Rheinmetalls L44 tank gun proved superior to all rivals in the 120 mm arena. Tiger IIs not only would have huge firepower and protection disadvantages, but modern MBTs are immensely superior in speed and maneuverability. Battle tanks from German industrial reserves wanted by Ukraine will not be ready to be delivered until 2024, the arms manufacturer Rheinmetall has. Also, we are forgetting a huge factor movement.
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