The heavy tank Pz.VI Tiger was designed in 1942 and is still a symbol of German tank power, even with just 354 produced. It was the most powerful vehicle of its time, due to its weapons and armor, in the world. Its frontal armor was 100mm thick and the 88mm gun was rebuilt from the famous German Flak 36, with the addition of a precision sight offering accuracy over long distances. It allowed Tiger units to destroy complete columns of Allied armor up until the end of the war.