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ZHTiger Tank Engine
- Numbering:
- 95008
- Scale:
- No data
- Recommend Age:
- 14+
- Pieces:
- 1236
- Brick Size:
- Normal size
- Material:
- Eco-friendly ABS plastic
About this set
Tiger Tank Engine isolates the Maybach HL 230 in 1,236 compatible bricks—a mechanical cutaway for ages 14+ who love powertrain detail more than turret glamour. Cylinder banks, crankcase covers, and exhaust manifolds stack into a teaching model that pairs brilliantly beside Tiger I or King Tiger displays. Eco-friendly ABS tolerances keep fine parts alignable without glue. Collectors gain a conversation piece explaining why late-war German heavies struggled with reliability despite awesome firepower.
Historical background
The HL 230 P45 V-12 delivered 700 hp to Tiger II and late Tiger I tanks, yet weighed over a tonne and demanded meticulous maintenance. Over 9,000 units were built, but fuel shortages and rushed crew training caused more operational losses than combat damage. Studying the engine in brick form reveals why German heavy tank mythology often ignored logistics—an angle historians and builders share when pairing this set with complete tanks.