THE SHOT THAT KNOCKED OUT TIGER 131, Armour Piercing Simulation

In 1943, Tiger 131 engaged in a counterattack against British troops at Point 174 in North Africa. It was hit by multiple rounds from Churchill tanks and a captured AT gun, disabling the vehicle. The most notable hit was a 6pdr which glanced off the mantlet, penetrated the deck armour, and jammed the turret: This video simulates that impact using engineering software. Tiger 131 was then captured by the British and is now on display at The Tank Museum. It is also the only Tiger1 still running, with it featuring in the movie Fury. This incredibly lucky shot comes with a large amount of uncertainty, with the range, impact angle, and Tiger 131 s gun elevation turret position (at the time of impact) having to be approximated. Based on images of Tiger 131 from when it was captured, the gun appears almost level, with the turret directly forward. The projectile velocity was set to match a 6pdr at 500 yards, which is said to be the initial range of engagement 1. The angle of impact was set through trial and