PZ KW VI (TIGER)
Written by Bruce Oliver Newsome
Published by Tank Archives Press
in 2020
ISBN: 9781951171049
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PZ KW VI (TIGER)
Written by Bruce Oliver Newsome.
Stock no. 1826169
1st thus.
2020.
Softcover.
Large format.
Nearly fine condition.
Fully restored edition, with an introduction and commentary by Bruce Oliver Newsome, Ph.D., and higher-resolution reproductions of the original images. All twelve official wartime reports on Tiger 131 brought together in a single volume. Large format. Pictorial cardwraps. B/w photos and diagrams. ISBN: 9781951171049. A physical print on demand copy. Printed by Lightning Source UK Ltd. Corners lightly rubbed. Previous seller's price sticker to rear.
Front cover
Contents
- Editors Introduction
- What is Tiger 131?
- How was Tiger 131 captured?
- What happened to Tiger 131 after Capture?
- How did Tiger 131 get to Britain?
- What happened to Tiger 131 in Britain?
- Preliminary Report (November 1943)
- Forword
- General Specification
- General Construction
- Armour
- Armament
- Ammunition Carried
- Observation
- Pistol Ports
- Access Doors and Escape Hatches
- Engine
- Gearbox and transmission
- Steering
- Final Drive
- Brakes
- Suspension
- Tracks
- Instruments and Controls
- Electrical Equipment
- Fire Fighting Equipment
- Ventilation
- Deep Wading and Submersion
- Elevation Drawings
- General Description (Part 1) (January 1944)
- Foreword
- Introduction
- General Description
- Exploded View (Colour)
- Sectional Drawing (Colour)
- Elevation Drawings
- General Specification
- Armament (Part 2, Section I) (February 1944)
- Introduction
- 8.8cm Gun and Mounting
- Co-Axial Machine-Gun
- Auxiliary Machine-Gun
- Sights
- Fire Control
- Auxiliary Armament
- Ammunition
- Appendix: Elevation Scale
- Fighting Arrangements (Part 2, Section II) (February)
- Introduction
- Fighting Chamber
- Vision
- Stowage (Part 21, Section III) (February 1944)
- Introduction
- Internal Stowage
- External Stowage
- Equipment Table (translation)
- Addenda to Part 2; Gunnery Trials (November 1944)
- Introduction
- 8.8cm Gun and Mounting
- Co-Axial Machine-Gun
- Sights
- Fire Control
- Auxiliary Armament
- Ammunition
- Fighting Arrangements
- Vision
- Gunnery Trials
- Stowage
- Plans and Sections
- Engine: General Description (Part 4, Section I) (September 1944)
- Introduction
- Leading Data
- Sections
- General Description
- Design
- Engine: Detailed Description (Part 4, Section II) (no date)
- Crankcase and Cylinder Blocks
- Enging Mounting
- Cylinder Heads
- Pistons
- Connecting Rods
- Crankshaft
- Valves and Valve Gear
- Timing and Auxiliary Drive Gear
- Lubrication System
- Sectional Drawings
- Exploded Drawing (colour)
- Engine Cooling System
- Water Pump
- Dynamo (Part 4, Section V) (April 1944)
- Introduction
- General Description
- Constructional Details
- Test Results
- Inertia Starter (Part 4, Section VI) (March 1944)
- Introduction
- Principle of Operation
- Method of Construction
- Data
- Automatic Fire Extinguisher (Part 9, Section I) (January 1944)
- Introduction
- Principal of Operation
- Method of Construction
- Ventilation (Part 9, Section II) (September 1944)
- References
- Normal Running
- Submerged Running
- Three-Dimensional Section (Colour)