Tiger I vs Panther auf D, which one is actually better?

[Hochmeister]

I kind of have hard time to make my mind, which one I should recruit/upgrade to, when both are available, because sure Panther D has +2 higher hard attack and +1 more movement points, but Tiger I has +1 higher initiative, +1 higher ground defence and +2 higher "defence against plane attacks"

So is Panther auf D basically straight up upgrade, or it's more situational, when it's better to have tiger I and when Panther D?

[SilentDeath777]

If you want to reduce the cost of reinforcement id say higher defence is the way to go.
Id think the Panther will end up a bit more costly by replacing them a bit more often.
That is if you want to reduce the prestige loss to begin with. Unless your playstile is fast offense where range is more important.

[easylife]

I prefere the Panther Tank over the Tiger because of the extra Movement Point. As I play an offensive style, where I overrun 2-4 enemies in one player Turn, mobility becomes more important than firepower. After Overrunning the last enemy Unit, my tank has to retreat to a good defensive position in the defense line, so it won't get much damage in the enemy turn.

[SPAMBO]

Tigers over early Panthers
Panthers over late Tigers.

[Hochmeister]

Originally posted by SPAMBO:

Tigers over early Panthers
Panthers over late Tigers.

Technical question, do you count Panther D as early or late panter?

[SPAMBO]

Originally posted by Hochmeister:

Originally posted by SPAMBO:

Tigers over early Panthers
Panthers over late Tigers.

Technical question, do you count Panther D as early or late panter?

Early: It's the first model so far as I can tell (ex the rubbish Porsche version).

Once the A's come online I'll mix the P+T tanks depending on mood then G's the rest of the way until Lowe tanks arrive. Tiger's remain a decent choice for a Provocateur unit b/c they have 6 ammo.