#4 DRIVING THE KÖNIGSTIGER - INSIDE, DRONE, ALLROUND VIEW, SOUND

GIVING THE EXPERIENCE OF DRIVING THE KINGTIGER
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[@teh_copbine5081]

Thank you for not putting any obnoxious music over the footage.

[@WJHJ]

Teh_Copbine thanks! Thats something I try to do

[@theimpalervlad8920]

Better without music. We can hear the engine.

[@WJHJ]

The impaler Vlad thanks for the feedback! It’s something I prefer aswell. I only put on music if I have no engine sound (for example on a trailer or static)

[@glamblackmetalhead6662]

The tank is already a good music

[@WJHJ]

@@glamblackmetalhead6662 indeed 😉 if you liked this video make sure to also have a look at my other videos like “driving the Köningstiger” “Driving the Panther” and “Stuglife” 😉 and feel free to subscribe for more videos in the future

[@Bosko423]

One thing about this tank noone can say anything about.....its one dame gorgeous piece of machinery, id wanna have one just to look at it, just a beauty, the engine sounds are just icing on top.

[@WJHJ]

Bosko423 I personaly prefer the shape of the Panther, but to drive I prefer the King Tiger 😜

[@hunterprowsemrereviews9141]

The fact that one of these still exists in fully functioning restored condition, is an act of a miracle. The amount of time, money, and labor that went into the restoration, is baffling. Folks this isn’t no where near like restoring a classic car. This is a feat of the nearly impossible. To see one of these running, and driving is like literally seeing a hen that has teeth. This was a feared menace on the battlefield. Nothing allied could destroy it except air support. One shot from this bad boy, from literally any range was an instant guaranteed kill on anything it faced. It was a nearly unstoppable force to be reckoned with, and all you could do was hope and pray it broke down, or air support was literally within seconds of destroying it.

[@WJHJ]

I agree and so cool to see it run and feeling the ground shake due to its enormous weight. If you liked this video, make shure to have a look at my other videos of the Köningstiger, “driving the Panther” - “Stuglife” - “WW2 Becker Collection” (if you like barn find vehicles of WW2 😉) - … and to subscribe to keep updated when a new video comes online 😉

[@aramantmarius501]

Pride of a nation, beast made of steel!

[@Enderboy4030]

Tiger in motion, king of the Fatherland he was made to rule the German Reich

[@rogueleader7506]

Suddenly a wild grey boi appears from the rear!

[@youtubefanbot6997]

Faravahar ye Germany would have won if they didnt have waited it was an honest mistake but now merkel just takes in more refugees who isn’t good, we need a new dictator

[@naturepanzer3053]

Aramant Marius XD

[@johnwolf2829]

It sounds like it is running well from the outside, but from the drivers seat.... ouch! Too much stress. Maybe they could re-animated a couple of them with modern engines & transmission? I mean, damn, there is plenty of room in there. Just don't use anything British.

[@richardanderson6874]

If you get tired of it, I can put it in my garage, gladly! What an awesome tank, decades later, still majestic.

[@oliverisfatandstinkyandhas9873]

Faravahar the only reason they have this tank is because of lessons they learned in the war. German pre war tanks were not as good as French tanks and were destroyed by French tanks in 1940

[@phiapapa]

I wouldn' t put him in my garage, I would park him in FRONT of my garage to protect my property. THAT would be very impressive!

[@WJHJ]

@@phiapapa haha indeed 😜 if you liked this video make sure to also have a look at my other videos like “driving the Köningstiger” “Driving the Panther” and “Stuglife” 😉 and feel free to subscribe for more videos in the future

[@WJHJ]

Think one can never get tired of this one 😜 if you liked this video make sure to also have a look at my other videos like “driving the Köningstiger” “Driving the Panther” and “Stuglife” 😉 and feel free to subscribe for more videos in the future

[@christopherkroussoratsky2014]

That is one lucky person that gets to drive it! Sooooooooooo jealous!

[@martyincanuckistan3635]

The drone footage is such an interesting perspective. For a machine of war it is a good looking vehicle. That paint job from all angles looks great.

[@WJHJ]

Marty K it does indeed look very nice, although I like the look of the Panther even more 😜

[@nzmonsterman]

@@WJHJ the tigers look a lot easier to drive. I know the drivers of the tigers in ww2 were very impressed with how easy they were to drive. Plus all the other benefits of being in a tiger 🙂 But love the panther also. It would be a hard choice to make if you had to go between the two. I do think for me the tiger would always be my number 1pick

[@railsofthenorthland1181]

The coolest shot is the Tiger coming around the corner. Imagine being in an M5 Stuart and see that thing come at you.

[@ScaleMilitaryModels]

The 1 guy who disliked must be a American tanker....

[@ghostray3252]

Or a German tanker who had to repair the thing whenever the thing broke down.

[@kkk5123]

@@ghostray3252HANZ DE TRANZMIZZION BROKE AGAIN.

[@pxu_190]

@@ghostray3252 Or a t-34 commander who got hit by the 88mm

[@kamespinosarojas9225]

There is 9 dislikes so some must be americans others russians etc etc and so on. ^^

[@bobsjepanzerkampfwagen4150]

Ghostray325 german engineers were pretty skilled and never really complained about realiability this whole thing came from the french wo tested german stuff after the war

[@nicktozie6685]

Perfect looking tank. Must've been ferocious on battlefield, thank you

[@kevinjones2509]

What majestic piece of rolling steel 🤟👍

[@danthuman8606]

Drones have really added a special touch in today's videos.

[@WJHJ]

I like it aswell, thats why I, when I can to add it. You can also see the drone footage very well in my video of Normandy and other tank videos ;) If you like this video make shure to also have a look at my other video's aswell like "Stuglife" - "Driving the Kingtiger" - "Kettenkrad heaven" and feel free to subscribe and hit the bell button to keep beeing updated when a new video (like today) was online ;) Happy new year!!

[@lisaburnett3368]

What a beast. Would love to see the 88 in action in the turret though. That would be wicked.

[@Hubbahubba480]

Great video angles !!!

[@libresocialnacionalj.ferna3028]

MARAVILLOSO!!!

[@xisotopex]

I like your name

[@jimmylight4866]

Props to the Mechanic tuning that HL230. Its sounds just right.

[@WJHJ]

It does indeed. Always impressive to see this one in action even 80 years later. if you liked the video, make sure to like, subscribe and hit the bell button to keep updated when a new video comes online. Also have a look at my other videos like “inside the Köningstiger” - “driving the Panther” - “Stuglife” and much more 😉

[@kw9849]

The difference in driving experience between this and the Panther is remarkable. This looks downright leisurely to drive by comparison!

[@FloFloFlowable]

I ❤️ this beast.

[@maliktruesword5642]

It's very cool to see History still moving and this is the best id of the tiger 2

[@luanrocha8711]

Its so cool! I wanna see a beast like this one day

[@hefinekaelangyudha381]

I can feel the maybach engine

[@NihilistGhost]

SS-Oberscharführer Georg Lötzsch was once the commander of this Tiger.

[@Julian7904.]

Has he survived the war ?

[@crazyandlazy2669]

@@Julian7904. If he wasn't already killed, probably.

[@dd-gl2qf]

Yes, I read the tank originally had the turret number "123" and was part of the 101st SS Panzer Battalion.

[@yolanda231000]

Tankers across the world are having heart attacks the way these ground guide that vehicle onto the flat bed.

[@SteamCrane]

5:39 - a sight you wouldn't want to see 76 years ago! What makes this tank look so good is its near-perfect ballistic shape, with shot traps completely eliminated. This was also true of the Panthers, after they added a chin on the mantlet. Unfortunately (fortunately for us), the mechanicals weren't up to the job. No idea why they didn't go to diesels. Nice drone work, BTW.

[@WJHJ]

SteamCrane that would indeed be scary

[@mayamanign]

Another elegantly lethal machine.

[@dxrinc]

Magnificent

[@fabiana7157]

My favourite tank ever. I love this video so much.

[@WJHJ]

Faby Ana thanks!! Have an other one of this one driving and one of the Panther where you could see a bit of the difference between the two and how it is to drive them and “live” with them 😉 But saw you also already saw the video of manual starting 😉

[@fabiana7157]

@@WJHJ Yeah, and I'm planning on watching the Panther one later! I've already liked it. Thanks for these videos, I really love these beautiful tanks and I hope to be able to get a ride inside the KT some day 😂 I've heard that it's possible, and it's not expensive either

[@TransAmDrifter]

Cute girl tank fan? I bet guys are killing each other for Your attention hahaha =D

[@theimpalervlad8920]

That engine sounds so good

[@fluffycat087]

Super, thanks nice vid.

[@WJHJ]

Bruno Gray thanks!

[@WJHJ]

Bruno Gray if you liked this video, you might also like my other video “driving the Panther, frontline: inside, drone, allround view, offroad, sound” 😉

[@jimlorg1001]

Hello, eh je laisse tourner la pub 😊 tes v s sont top que dire de+ 👍👋👏🌎😘

[@paoloviti6156]

Very cool! If only I could drive it home...!

[@WJHJ]

I think everyone would love that ;)

[@paoloviti6156]

@@WJHJ I agree fully with you! Out of curiosity how many liters it has gulped just to warm it and drive it around considering that it barely manage to do around 200 mt with one liter? Thanks for posting!

[@WJHJ]

Paolo Viti I would need to check but can come back to this 😉

[@arround1]

What a tiny steering wheel and gearbox lever for such a monstrous beast!

[@badbudgie1539]

Hard to believe that man can make such beautiful things that is designed for one purpose.

[@Mocking69]

キングタイガーに秀樹感激Goodです=3

[@alvaricoke41]

Nice video, the suspension not breaking feels a little unrealistic but I like it.

[@WJHJ]

KZK93 haha, we had the pleasure to see that it had no technical problems during the whole weekend 😜

[@ps-ic8pm]

Quite the lumbering beasr!

[@doodleesq]

Fantastic - How was it to drive - better than most tanks? Sounds very noisy...

[@prodem1065]

Interesting how they always have to drive slow and can never neutral steer even in sharp turns. Its almost like the Tiger 2 had some big problems with the transmission and they would risk breaking the entire tank if they would attempt to do so.

[@VRichardsn]

68 t was almost beyond the limit of technology at the time. 5 years earlier such machines would be almos a dream. All in all, it is an impressive achievement.

[@prodem1065]

@@VRichardsn Other nations also made extremely big and heavy tanks. They just never went into full production because of various reasons. Just a couple of examples: - M6 Heavy tank(first standardised variants were adopted in May 1942). As the name says this was not a prototype but a aproved heavy tank(US Prototype tanks are named T flollowed by a number). It weight 56 tons and was equipped with a 925 HP engine and HVSS suspension giveing it fairly good mobility when compaired to pritty much any german heavy tank. The reason why it never went into mass production was because most ship cranes couldnt lift more then 40 tons. While germans could transport their tanks with trains which are extremely easy to load and unload US tanks had to be brought by ship after all. The transmission on the M6 was also very unreliable. - T28 Super heavy tank. Was designed and build to break threw the siegfried line in 1944. It had 4 tracks, a 105mm high velocity gun, 300mm of frontal armor weight 86.2 tons and for some rediculous reason ordinance branch decidet it would be a good idea to give it the same ford V8 engine as the one on the M4A3 sherman, decpite the fact that there were more powerfull engines available. It could barely excelerate above 10km/h. The design was so underpowerd that after testing they left the prototype out on the testing field where it would sit and rott for 80 years before being recoverd. - T29 family. The T29 had a 105mm gun(same as on the T28), in a heavyly armored(much heavyer armor then on the Tiger 2) turret aswell as hull and it weight 64 tons. The engine was fairly powerfull but needed some improvements. All in all it was a good tank prototype and 1200 of them were orderd for the invasion of Japan (They where cancled as the bombs fell). I said T29 family because there were two other tanks following the T29. The T30 which had a better engine (The engine was very successfull and would later be used in the M46, M47 and early M48). The tank also had a bigger turret then the T29 which would house a 155mm cannon which was basicly a coppy of the very successfull atillery gun sometimes called the "long tom". First 600 were orderd for production but then cancled because despite having two loaders, 2 pice ammunition and a spring rammer installed in the turret for easyer loading, the loaders would still be overworked. The tank was however later used as a test bet for various shell types. I forgot where exactly but some testing facility took it and it served them for a long time. The T34 was the last tank in the series. It was just a T30 with a 120mm anti aircraft gun, one of the most cannons ever mounted on a tank. It would later be used in the M103 heavy tank.

[@VRichardsn]

@@prodem1065 I am aware of those examples. I didn't mean to imply that only the Germans were capable of producing such designs.

[@lsq7833]

It's almost like it's a one of a kind 70 years old tank in working condition and you have to treat it as if it was made of porcelain.

[@gasupplisson]

Laugth in fcm f1

[@KRAMPUS_G60_16V]

Holy fuck, I fell in love again, and again, and again......

[@jorgefranciscojorgeescobar1486]

DEAR SANTA...!!! I PROMESE BE WOOD!!

[@twohorsesinamancostume7606]

I'd be really interested to see how much the driver can see from his vision block.

[@WJHJ]

You can see this a bit in Stuglife although not completly the same. If you like this video make sure to like and subscribe. You can also see some other videos in my lists like driving the Köningstiger - Driving the Panther or Stuglife ;)

[@ddraig1957]

I've been helpfully informed this is the Samur museum King Tiger. I wonder why it's in a road haulage company yard. In transit to an event maybe ?

[@WJHJ]

Paul Davies this is, as you mentioned, the King Tiger from Saumur. It was on it’s way back from Militracks in The Netherlands and had to be reloaded from one transport to an other due to transport regulations

[@CptEddyPrice]

Now showing up next : Shooting Konigstiger all around the world?

[@jimlorg1001]

A tu te trouve devant le véhicule jaune 👋😊

[@kempet]

Everyone holding a smart phone and looking at whats happening through that tiny screen...

[@nickfilippos3340]

Yeap, what a pity. Instead of living the rare moment of meeting a real “Tiger”. What a waste!

[@kamespinosarojas9225]

*war thunder music starts playing* ATTENTION TO THE MAP!

[@michaelsovey1622]

In war thunder the konig travels as fast as the hellcat and the turret slews as fast too....joke.

[@panzermaus7653]

Can i buy this tank

[@notyou6950]

I would upgrade it with a truck straight six turbo diesel and double herring bone final drive gears.

[@Hubbahubba480]

Where's the rear Turret hatch pistol port ?

[@budmeister]

Isn't the for throwing out spent cases?

[@Hubbahubba480]

@Chris Oli LMAO ok

[@teapotdome]

holy crap that is loud inside.

[@WJHJ]

teapotdome but o so cool 😎

[@le_combattant2458]

Question: At 2:21 a gear is passed but the clutch have been non touched. How is it possible ?

[@WJHJ]

It’s a semi automatic gearbox, a bid similar as you have in modern sports cars. So you use the clutch to get started but then when you are on the move you only need to change the stick, to change gears. In my other videos you can compare this gearbox for example with the one in the Stug III and the one in the Panther 😉 in my video of the Sd.kfz 10 you can see an other kind of semi automatic gearbox. There you use the clutch to start off but when moving you can change the stick without the gears changing, the gearbox “prepares” the gear for when you need it and push the clutch 😉

[@le_combattant2458]

@@WJHJ Ok very interesting. I checked your video about the SDKFZ and yeah: select the gear you want, push the clutch and the gearbox goes to the selected gear ratio. Just a question: are you French ?

[@WJHJ]

@@le_combattant2458 nope, European 😉

[@flipflopsguy8868]

As a armor fan I'm impressed Everytime I see German armor. I'd really like someone impartial to explain to me why I might be so impressed by a big hulking machine of war ?

[@edwardmanatac8085]

Flipflops Guy Im no armor nor tank expert but from what I know, people tend to admire tanks in general for their characteristics such as armor, gun, and mobility but if were speaking of armor maybe its because these tanks are made out of pure steel unlike the modern tanks of today which has secret formulas in their armor layout, tanks in the WW2 era are mostly just steel that varies in thickness and that these steel needs to endure some punishment in order to be effective.... I dont know though this is just my personal view

[@alekhaordonesa...belgatoy2359]

Он походу в бою ни разу не был, привет из Казахстан

[@bubibolz]

A fuckin UNIT

[@ddraig1957]

Whose King Tiger is this ? Is it privately owned ?

[@FrisianFront]

this big running cat is from panzer museum saumur in france.

[@rogueleader7506]

Everything reichster till a grey boi appears from behind......

[@georgeunknown2833]

Is it a real tank or replica?

[@WJHJ]

It’s the only original one left, still in driving condition. If you liked this video make shure to subscribe and hit the bell button to keep posted when a new video comes online. Also have a look at my other videos where you can see more of this tank in action aswell as other cool vehicles like the Panther and Stug III 😉

[@vitalitimofejev6086]

А где иконки на арматуре🤔

[@EXA054]

The turret is not operational???

[@WJHJ]

Fred MIRANDA KLEBER a.k.a flaken it is operational, normally you can see it in an other video of me

[@clorox821]

Where the parts modified to be stronger so they won't break?

[@yermanoffthetelly]

Nope, not on this one (233) never modified. It was abandoned during the war and afterwards put into storage in the AMX factory in Satory, basically forgotten about until it was moved to the museum in 1975.

[@clorox821]

@@yermanoffthetelly thats cool thanks for the knowledge

[@nobbytart27]

How come they're not putting it on transport tracks ? 😉

[@WJHJ]

nobbytart27 haha will sugest it for a next time 😜 although that would make transport regulations probably even more complicated

[@blatherskite9601]

Change the tracks... That's some hard work!

[@WJHJ]

Blatherskite in my video of the Panther you can see how it was to adjust the track tention 😉

[@quentintin1]

@@WJHJ the transport tracks are narrower so if anything it would simplify loading, the problem is that they may not have a complete set and putting the transport tracks is a lot of work as you have to change tracks and pull off the side skirts, maybe even the outer road wheels

[@martyncotton5740]

The carburettors need a serious overall as she keeps miss firing

[@wolfie5777]

**que panzerlied**

[@maliktruesword5642]

vid*

[@roybennett6330]

Rather have the panther at my side than the king tiger,

[@keaneoRX7]

Both have the same Maybach 12 cylinders engine, but the Tiger II is 20 tons heavier, means the transmission could break easier, not to mention it was less manœuvrable and overall less operational than the Panther in real combat situation. But, what a beast !

[@feindkontakt5956]

Who is driving it?

[@soundofeighthooves]

the driver

[@feindkontakt5956]

@@soundofeighthooves no shit!

[@patryksokoowski1246]

Hans :D

[@FrisianFront]

probably its personal driver...

[@bertmathricks2024]

Is it true that these engines are unreliable? personally, I can't imagine a vehicle like this being worse than a Sherman in regards to the engine.

[@memojackson1000]

Is fully functional? I mean can it shoot? The turret can spin? 🤔

[@operatorchicken1081]

Who's ready for *CHANGEOVER DAY?*

[@ChamaeleonMustermann]

That Tank is very sexy

[@FMDful]

Молодцы ребята, не то что в России... ничего не могут сберечь...

[@Andre-uv2dd]

Ты чьих будешь?

[@josweetjeniet3249]

Ob sturmt oder schneit

[@kal.50bmg32]

Und?

[@WJHJ]

Kal.50BMG ?

[@kal.50bmg32]

@@WJHJ !

[@johnedwards1685]

That terrible, pitiless killing machine Following a man in a black coat, like an obedient labrador.

[@rdkammler5021]

Sexy Tiger...Made in Germany..🇩🇪🇩🇪🇩🇪🇩🇪🇩🇪🇩🇪🇩🇪 ever the Best Tank

[@pxu_190]

Panther was better

[@budmeister]

Not even a thrown track lol

[@u.h.forum.]

Bruh a scout car with a 37mm pop gun killed one of these, shut up wehraboos

[@leebrand8997]

Unbiased History and ?

[@u.h.forum.]

Ringgit what do you mean and? The tiger 2 was a waste of metal

[@suityboi2126]

Unbiased History it was most likely a misidentification of a German tank

[@leebrand8997]

restone blocks eg a panzer IV

[@leebrand8997]

Unbiased History and that’s your personal opinion