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Originally Posted by Super_Dave_D
Yep only about 50 or so because Porsche had already started production. They were seriously flawed due to the 'trap shot' caused by the rounded mantlet. It would deflect incoming rounds down into the driver and radio operator. Not exactly what you want to happen.  |
yep, I really hadn't noticed that. Clumsy of me especially being an ex-tanker. The later Tigers did have a flat manlet that solved that problem nicely. Proves Porsche can make a mistake I suppose!