Quickly in 1941, the Germans contemplated the advancement of super substantial tanks which in spite of the fact that of a strategic utility not exceptionally clear and extremely hard to deliver were ideal gauges for the purposeful publicity. Krupp was the first to appreciate this sort of tank by concentrate Soviet models. In November 1941, it was indicated that this tank ought to have a frontal reinforcement of 140mm and sidelong of 100mm. This vehicle was to be controlled by 5 men as on most German models. On account of the Daimler-Benz motor fitted to the Kriegsmarine torpedo launchers creating 1000hp this machine must have the capacity to achieve 44km/h out and about regardless of a weight of 90 tons. In mid 1942, Krupp started the improvement of this new model assigned PzKpfw VII Löwe (VK7201). For this reason Krupp utilized a later plan, the VK7001 which could be furnished with the 150mm Kanone L/37 (or L/40) weapon or the 105mm KwK L/70 firearm. It was indicated that the Löwe needed to utilize the most components normal to the Tiger II with the end goal of institutionalization. Two variations were created, one light (leichte) with a turret mounted at the back, measuring 76 tons and having a 100mm frontal protection, the other substantial (schwere) with a turret mounted in the middle, a shield frontal of 120mm and measuring 90 tons. Both were furnished with the 105mm L/70 weapon and a coaxial MG34. The last form was like the Tiger II. The greatest speed evaluated for the two machines was 23km/h for schwere modell and 27km/h for leichte modell).
Adolf Hitler normally favored Schwere Löwe. The Lion (Löwe) was later overhauled to be furnished with 150mm L/40 or 150mm L/37 (all the more unquestionably 150mm KwK 44 L/38) and suit a 140mm front covering. Wide tracks (900-1000mm) must be utilized, in this way coming to the 30km/h out and about.
In any case, toward the finish of 1942, the Löwe which was in rivalry with the Porsche Maus was relinquished. The originators likewise thought of equipping an overhauled Löwe form of the 88mm KwK L/71 from the Tiger II with a 140mm front protective layer. This form was to have the capacity to achieve 35km/h regardless of its weight of 90 tons on account of a Maybach HL 230 P 30, 800hp V12. The Löwe was to gauge 7.74m long (with the barrel), 3.83m wide and 3.08m high. This tank in the end turned into the trade for the Tiger II. However none of these forms achieved the model stage.
Specifications :
Length / width / height: 7.74 m / 3.83 m / 3.08 m
Chain width: 90 cm
Engine: twelve-cylinder Maybach engine HL 230 P 30 with 700 hp
Top speed: 23 km / h Road / terrain: 15 km / h
Driving range: 160 km Road / terrain: 80 km
armament:
10.5 cm L / 70 with 22 rounds
a coaxial MG with 2700 rounds
Crew: 5 men
Year of construction: 1943 (planned)
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