{"id":17300,"date":"2024-12-08T17:00:24","date_gmt":"2024-12-08T17:00:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/modelcollect.com\/?post_type=product&p=17300"},"modified":"2025-05-01T00:00:03","modified_gmt":"2025-05-01T00:00:03","slug":"german-heavy-tank-sabelzahntiger-e-60-ausf-a-10-5cm-kwk","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/modelcollect.com\/index.php\/product\/german-heavy-tank-sabelzahntiger-e-60-ausf-a-10-5cm-kwk\/","title":{"rendered":"German Heavy tank “Sabelzahntiger” E-60 Ausf.A 10.5cm Kwk"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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German Heavy Tank \u201cS\u00e4belzahntiger\u201d \u2013 E-60 Ausf. A<\/strong><\/h1>

The E-60 Ausf. A \"S\u00e4belzahntiger\"<\/strong> was the first variant of the E-60 series<\/strong>, designed primarily as a test and pre-production model<\/strong> to evaluate the feasibility of the 60-ton tank concept<\/strong>. To expedite production and facilitate early field deployment<\/strong>, it was equipped with the E-50 turret<\/strong>, rather than a newly designed one, making it a transitional design between the E-50 and the later E-60 variants<\/strong>.<\/p>

With a total production of around 100 units<\/strong>, the E-60 Ausf. A<\/strong> was deployed in limited numbers before being quickly replaced by the more refined Ausf. B version<\/strong>.<\/p>

Design and Features<\/strong><\/h2>

As the initial prototype and experimental variant<\/strong>, the E-60 Ausf. A \"S\u00e4belzahntiger\"<\/strong> featured:<\/p>

  • A modified E-50 turret<\/strong>, allowing for faster development and integration.<\/li>
  • Primary Armament:<\/strong> 10.5cm KwK high-velocity cannon<\/strong>, with a 60-round ammunition capacity<\/strong>, offering a balance between rate of fire and armor penetration<\/strong>.<\/li>
  • Armor Protection:<\/strong>
    • 120-150mm sloped frontal armor<\/strong>, providing good survivability<\/strong> for a heavy tank.<\/li>
    • Turret front armor: 150mm<\/strong>, ensuring adequate protection in direct combat<\/strong>.<\/li><\/ul><\/li>
    • Simplified production process<\/strong>, reducing manufacturing time but limiting its long-term battlefield viability<\/strong>.<\/li><\/ul>

      Combat Performance<\/strong><\/h2>

      Although designed as a testing platform<\/strong>, the E-60 Ausf. A<\/strong> still saw combat deployments<\/strong>, where it demonstrated:<\/p>

      • Good balance between mobility, armor, and firepower<\/strong>, making it a capable heavy tank despite its prototype status<\/strong>.<\/li>
      • Efficient ammunition storage<\/strong>, allowing for prolonged engagements without resupply<\/strong>.<\/li>
      • Adequate battlefield performance<\/strong>, though later variants improved on its weaknesses<\/strong>, such as turret protection and fire control systems.<\/li><\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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        Specifications<\/strong><\/h2>
        • Weight:<\/strong> 60 tons<\/strong><\/li>
        • Armor:<\/strong>
          • Frontal: 120-150mm sloped<\/strong><\/li>
          • Turret Front: 150mm<\/strong><\/li>
          • Side: 80-100mm<\/strong><\/li>
          • Rear: 60mm<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><\/li>
          • Primary Armament:<\/strong> 10.5cm KwK high-velocity cannon (60 rounds)<\/strong><\/li>
          • Secondary Armament:<\/strong> Coaxial and hull-mounted MG34 machine guns<\/strong><\/li>
          • Mobility:<\/strong>
            • Engine:<\/strong> Maybach HL 234, 1,000 hp<\/strong><\/li>
            • Top Speed:<\/strong> 50 km\/h (road), 35 km\/h (off-road)<\/strong><\/li>
            • Range:<\/strong> 200 km<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><\/li>
            • Crew:<\/strong> 5 (Commander, Gunner, Loader, Driver, Radio Operator)<\/strong><\/li>
            • Production Quantity:<\/strong> ~100 units<\/strong><\/li>
            • Role:<\/strong> Heavy tank, experimental battlefield deployment, transitional design<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>

              Legacy<\/strong><\/h3>

              The E-60 Ausf. A \"S\u00e4belzahntiger\"<\/strong> served as a critical stepping stone<\/strong> in the development of the E-60 series<\/strong>, providing valuable combat data and design refinements<\/strong> that led to the introduction of the improved Ausf. B variant<\/strong>. Though produced in limited numbers, its battlefield deployment and test results significantly influenced the evolution of heavy tank design<\/strong>.<\/p>

              Note:<\/strong> This introduction is based on the Fist of War (FoW) alternate history background<\/strong> and is not a depiction of real-world historical events<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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