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ISU-122 vs. King Tiger

Discussion in 'The Tanks of World War 2' started by King Randall, Aug 30, 2006.

  1. King Randall

    King Randall New Member

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    anyone wish to elaborate on the ISU-122 "tank Killer" vs the Infamous King Tiger?
     
    King Randall, Aug 30, 2006
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    Not really one is a spg and another a heavy tank. I dont believe the King Tiger is infamous or evan that famous as a regular Tiger, Sherman or T-34 are more famous than it.
     
    Gunter_Viezenz, Aug 30, 2006
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    Indeed, there's a huge difference in purpose between these two tanks. One is a heavy tank destroyer/artillery support vehicle, the other is a heavy tank. Both would dominate the other in their specific roles but would in turn be dominated when caught in a situation for which they were not suited.
     
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    ah ok thanks guys
     
    King Randall, Sep 1, 2006
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    I beleive each had the capability of destroying the other, the problem it there would be a failure for a fair comparison as they are designed for different purposes.
     
    Gunter_Viezenz, Sep 2, 2006
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