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In 1941, Porsche and Henschel were tasked with designing a 45-ton heavy tank capable of mounting the powerful gun. Porsche's design, the Tiger (P) , featured a radical gasoline-electric hybrid drivetrain : two air-cooled V10 engines powered generators, which in turn powered electric motors to drive the tracks.

184) Ferdinand was based on the chassis of the Tiger (P) tank designed by Ferdinand Porsche. The vehicle was not accepted by army, ferdinand_pancerne_porsche

: During a demonstration for Hitler in April 1942, the Porsche prototype struggled to even maneuver upon arrival. Ultimately, the Henschel design was chosen and became the famous Tiger I . The "Ferdinand" and "Elefant" Go to product viewer dialog for this item. The Panzerjäger Tiger(P) (Sd. Kfz. 184) Ferdinand In 1941, Porsche and Henschel were tasked with

: While advanced, the system was plagued by mechanical unreliability, cooling issues, and on-board fires. The vehicle was not accepted by army, :