Why was Tiger armor not sloped?

Sloping the armor would have allowed less armor to be used while retaining the same amount of protection, which would have resulted in a light and therefore more mobile tank (while also using less steel–presumably a valuable resource even at that time). sloped armor limits the gun size.

Why didn’t the Germans use sloped armor?

Originally Answered: Why didn’t German tanks adopt sloping armor? The Germans were well aware of the benifits of sloped armor. The application of sloped armor on the panzer III and IV would limit the size of the turret ring. Thus, limiting the size of the gun able to be housed in the turret.

Is sloped armor obsolete?

Yes but to a lesser degree against KE unless it’s heavily sloped. Heavily sloped 70\% or so can often cause the round to bounce if it does not manage to grip the surface. HEAT preferred a square hit for optimum performance, rounds have been improved to cater for it but it’s still the best option.

What was the weakness of the Tiger tank?

Its main weakness was its Maybach engine which was underpowered when compared to the size of the vehicle. The Tigers wide tracks and Torsion bar suspension, however, provided for good cross country performance, but the overlapping wheel design proved a heavy maintenance overhead.

Are towed anti-tank guns still used?

Towed anti-tank guns disappeared from most Western countries, such as the United States, after World War II, to be replaced by shoulder-fired rocket launchers, recoilless rifles, and eventually, guided anti-tank missiles.

Why didn’t the Tiger I have sloped armor?

First the Tiger I was unmatched on the battlefield when it was released so the engineers apparently didnt think it was necessary to use sloped armor.

Why did early tanks not have sloped armor?

Early war tanks were designed without sloped armour for various reasons. Flat-armoured tanks were easier to build, and were more spacious/ergonomic for the crew, like in this Panzer III shown below. Before the war sloped armour (while known) wasn’t felt by the German engineers to be worth the cost (in ergonomics and production/design difficulty).

Why didn’t the Tiger 1 have a sloped body?

German engineers knew about the benefits of sloped armor when they designed the Tiger 1. They decided against it because: they trusted their “superior” steel quality (that’s a topic on its own) the 100mm of frontal armor were more than enough to stop enemy rounds at the time even at a 90° angle.

Is sloping the armor worth it?

Sloping the armor gives you a marginal gain when comparing tanks of similar guns and armor. The Germans didn’t need sloped armor because their tank outclassed their opponents so significantly in armor and guns. I would go as far to say that if a greater number of T-34’s were flanking stationary Tigers, it would be a pretty even fight.