Could a Tankgewehr Really Take Out a British MkIV Tank?
This video investigates the effectiveness of the German Tankgewehr antitank rifle against British WWI tanks. Developed by Mauser as an emergency measure, the video aims to determine if its 13.2mm AP rounds could penetrate the armor of a British MkIV tank. They replicate the tank's 6mm, 8mm, and 12mm through-hardened steel with AR450 plate and test fire original 1918 German AP ammunition from a captured Tankgewehr at 50 yards. The production highlights contributions from MOA Targets, Arms Heritage Magazine, and Hayes Otoupalik.













