The King Tiger.

Description:

The E-50 and E-75 "Standardpanzers" were intended to replace the Panther and Tiger II tanks. For ease of manufacture, both vehicles were to be built on the same production lines, and share as many components as possible.

Unlike prior German tank designs equipped with torsion bar suspensions, an external suspension using Belleville springs, designed by Adlerwerke, was to be used.

Both the E-50 and E-75 were to mount the same drivetrain. The difference in maximum speeds, 50 km/h (31 mph) for the E-50 and 40 km/h (25 mph) for the E-75 were to be achieved with a single gear modification.

Both hulls were to have the same dimensions, differing only in their armour thicknesses. While similar to the hull of the Tiger II, there were overall design differences.

The E-50/E-75 upper front plate was angled at 60 degrees, compared to 55 and 55 for the Panther and Tiger II. Drafts showed that the upper front plate was meant to be 100 and 150 mm thick for the E-50 and E-75 respectively

Images:

Gallery:

Blueprint used:

The E-Series is complete! (Almost)

Credits:

-BMilan for the lovely screenshots, and in general being an awesome person.

-LocalDealer for the method of making the turret (Serienturm), details such as the exhaust, whatever that is on the left side of the rear, and tow cables (all are replicated).

Enjoy.