![]() ![]() Testing of the 122mm A-19, predecessor to the D-25 used on the IS-2, demonstrate this well, with one shell impact from 1500m knocking the Tiger's turret off its turret ring and moving it back 540mm. Soviet testing of 122mm guns against Tigers showed that the Tiger's armour wasn't substantial enough to protect against it. This is consistent with Zaloga's work - the T-34/85 could penetrate the Tiger, but only at ranges where it could be killed itself, as would the IS-2 if armed with the 85mm. Similarly, Soviet tests of the D-5 give an 75% chance of penetration at 1000m for 102mm of armour at 90 degrees, about enough to penetrate a Tiger I's front hull. However, multiple impacts from that range did cause serious cracking and spalling of the armour plates, which would have made the tank useless in combat, and might kill the crew. This testing showed that the 85mm could penetrate the Tiger's front at 1000m, but couldn't at a range of 1500m. The 85mm gun used on the T-34/85 was very similar to the Soviet 85mm AA gun, which was tested by the Soviets against the Tiger. Previous AMAs | Previous Roundtables Featuresįeature posts are posted weekly. May 25th | Panel AMA with /r/AskBibleScholars ![]() Please Subscribe to our Google Calendar for Upcoming AMAs and Events To nominate someone else as a Quality Contributor, message the mods. Our flaired users have detailed knowledge of their historical specialty and a proven record of excellent contributions to /r/AskHistorians. Please Read and Understand the Rules Before Contributing. Report Comments That Break Reddiquette or the Subreddit Rules. Serious On-Topic Comments Only: No Jokes, Anecdotes, Clutter, or other Digressions. Provide Primary and Secondary Sources If Asked. Write Original, In-Depth and Comprehensive Answers, Using Good Historical Practices. Questions should be clear and specific in what they ask, and should be able to get detailed answers from historians whose expertise is likely to be in particular times and places. Nothing Less Than 20 Years Old, and Don't Soapbox. Be Nice: No Racism, Bigotry, or Offensive Behavior. Downvote and Report comments that are unhelpful or grossly off-topic.Upvote informative, well sourced answers.New to /r/AskHistorians? Please read our subreddit rules and FAQ before posting! Apply for Flair This Week's Theme is Crime & Punishment. ![]()
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