The Tank Museum
TANK CHATS #36 TIGER 131
Tiger 131 is the most famous tank in The Tank Museum’s collection and arguably the most famous tank in the world.
TANK CHATS #42 ELEFANT
Originally known as the Ferdinand, then later renamed Elefant, 90 of this heavily armed and armoured vehicle were built, seeing service in the Soviet Union, Italy and Germany.
TANK CHATS #47 KING TIGER
Known variously as the Tiger Ausf. B, Tiger II or Königstiger (the British also referred to it as the ‘Royal Tiger’), 489 Tiger IIs, were produced at the Henschel assembly plant, between January 1944 and March 1945. However, despite lacking
TIGER 131 RESTORATION: PART VI ODDITIES
In Part VI of the story of Tiger 131’s restoration, the quirks of the tank are revealed. Tiger 131 was captured in April 1943. In September 1951 it was passed to the Tank Museum where it soon became one of
NEW! SUNDAY TIGER PREMIUM TICKETS
Due to popular demand, Tiger Premium tickets are now available for Sunday, the day after Tiger Day, so you can make Tiger Day into a full weekend! This ticket price INCLUDES entry to Tiger Day on Saturday.
TIGER 131 RESTORATION: PART V A SETBACK AND...
In Part V of the story of Tiger 131’s restoration, the engine blows and the Tiger is repainted after research reveals its original camouflage. Tiger 131 was captured in April 1943. In September 1951 it was passed to the Tank Museum
TIGER 131 RESTORATION: PART IV THE HULL
Part IV of the story of Tiger 131’s restoration covers the final stages of work on the hull, including interior details and fitting the engine.
TIGER 131 RESTORATION: PART III THE TURRET
Part III in the restoration of Tiger 131 covers the repair of the turret, including removing the gun, removing rust, and painting the interior and exterior.
THE DRIVER’S HATCH OF TIGER 131
The driver’s hatch on Tiger 131 was replaced in May 1943 by the British after capture. The result of this early repair was that Tiger 131 spent several years with an incorrect part fitted.
NEW CHAPTER IN STORY OF TIGER 131: PART 1/6
New research has added another chapter to the story of The Tank Museum’s most famous exhibit, Tiger 131.
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