Panzer VIII Maus
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Panzerkampfwagen VIII Maus was a German World War II super-heavy tank completed in late 1944. It is the heaviest fully enclosed armored fighting vehicle ever built.
No. built: 2
Wars: World War II
Power/weight: 6.4 HP/ton
Used by: Nazl Germany
Main armament: 128 mm (5 in) KwK 44 gun L/55; (68 rounds)
Designer: Ferdinand Porsche
Crew: 6 (commander, gunner, 2 loaders, driver, radio operator
top speed: 20 km/h (12 mph) Engine: (V1) MB509 V12 petrol engine, DB 603 derivative (V2) MB 517 V12 diesel engine (V2) (V1) 1,080 hp (805 kW) (V2) 1,200 hp (895 kW)
Power/weight 6.4 HP/ton
Ground clearance 500 mm (20 in)
Published: 09-04-2021Updated: 09-04-2021