Fabio Prado -> (2/10/2001 12:23:00 AM)
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Originally posted by skukko:
Just came in to my mind, that if Tigers engine is damaged and it is not running, then Tiger can't turn its turret...it works with hydraulics, not electrics...Should this be issue to take in count in future Spwaw?
mosh
The Tiger I turret could be traversed by hand.
"The gunner's hand traverse and elevation wheels were used to make fine adjustement (laying the target onto the peak of proper triangle in the sight reticle). If the power traverse failed, the turret could be traversed by hand. The gunner could be assisted by the commander using the auxiliary hand traverse."
Excerpt from TIGER I Heavy Tank 1942-1945, by Tom Jentz.
More info on the Tiger tanks:
http://fprado.com/armorsite/
FAP
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[This message has been edited by Fabio Prado (edited February 09, 2001).]
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