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Title: Tiger, Panzer, etc Training
Post by: guttboy on January 18, 2003, 02:17:40 PM

Hi Everyone! :)

Been trying out the TIGER and the Panzer lately.  To my demise I have been getting killed rapidly when spawning and also when driving around.  

My question is how do you take out a TIGER with one round?  How do you take out a Panzer similarly?  Is there a specific place to aim?

Pictures would be appreciated if able.....


Thanks in advance!!!!!!!!!!

:D

Title: Tiger, Panzer, etc Training
Post by: Tracer-15 on January 18, 2003, 03:05:53 PM

aim for around tracks and the engine compartment....shoot at the sides of the tank...best chance to kill a tiger

Title: Tiger, Panzer, etc Training
Post by: Replicant on January 19, 2003, 05:14:46 AM

Lower forward armour on the Tiger is extremely weak.  Again hit the sides of any tank to disable it/and or the engine at the back.  Whilst aiming at the tank try to disperse your rounds.  Don't just keep aiming at the same point, especially if the round is bouncing off its armour.

You do know how to zoom in whilst on F8 pan mode right?  You okay with very long range shots?

Title: Tiger, Panzer, etc Training
Post by: guttboy on January 19, 2003, 10:51:00 AM

Not sure about the F8 mode.  Usually zoom in on just regular zoom mode.  Long range shots I'm the worst at.  Any tips?  Thanks

Title: Tiger, Panzer, etc Training
Post by: ccvi on January 19, 2003, 10:52:32 AM

For very long shots f8/pitch view down wont be enough. Add to that raise head with pageup. Please note that the indicated distance is wrong when doing so.

Shooting from the side is a good idea, when the enemy tank looses it's track it will have a much harder time hitting you.

Title: Tiger, Panzer, etc Training
Post by: Shiva on January 20, 2003, 10:33:50 PM

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Originally posted by ccvi
Shooting from the side is a good idea, when the enemy tank looses it's track it will have a much harder time hitting you.

Depends on the gunner; the technique for aiming when your tank is on a slope is the same as you use when you lose a track.

Although I have to admit that after I've been tracked, having the planes come back and shoot out my other track is a nice surprise; it simplifies things a bit.

Title: Tiger, Panzer, etc Training
Post by: GPreddy on January 20, 2003, 10:43:56 PM

The flanking shot is the only way I have killed a Tiger with one shot. I have been killed from a frontal shot in one hit but never pulled it off myself. I was surprised to find myself having to put upwards of ten shots from above the rear of a tiger (shooting down on one). The high explosive rounds dont seem to effect tracks on a tiger like the other vehicles but h.e. will kill a tiger if it is already damaged enough. The h.e. round from a tiger will kill any of the green vehicles in one shot. Oddly enough this is more effective if you hit near but not on a green vehicle. A panzer almost certainly must shoot from the flank of a tiger. There are exceptions and luck does play a part in everything. Good luck!:)

Title: Tiger, Panzer, etc Training
Post by: bigsky on January 20, 2003, 11:10:55 PM

like killing a big animal, shot placement is the key. let me know if you find any weak spots on a tiger.

Title: Tiger, Panzer, etc Training
Post by: guttboy on January 21, 2003, 10:52:57 AM

Yeah Guys....Im going through TIGERS at an amazing rate to 1 ping shots.  I mean these are some guys shooting me on the move from WAY long ranges aka in order to shoot them I have to superelevate my barrel til I cant see the tank in my sight.  Very frustrating and the movies dont help on how it was done.  Ill keep searching for the elusive sweet spot on the TIGER.

Take care