VK 45.02 (P)
Country of origin
Nazi Germany
ManufacturerPorsche
The VK 45.02 (P) was the official designation for an unsuccessful heavy tank project designed by Ferdinand Porsche in Nazi Germany during World War II to compete with Henschel's design.
Development of this vehicle started in April 1942, with two design variants (Ausf. A and Ausf. B) incorporating different features. The Krupp company received an order for construction of 50 turrets. However, the prototype hull was never manufactured. The turrets were mounted on the first Tiger IIs, which were supposed to be armed with a KwK L/71 gun, like its Henschel counterpart.
Development of this vehicle started in April 1942, with two design variants (Ausf. A and Ausf. B) incorporating different features. The Krupp company received an order for construction of 50 turrets. However, the prototype hull was never manufactured. The turrets were mounted on the first Tiger IIs, which were supposed to be armed with a KwK L/71 gun, like its Henschel counterpart.
