Looking for some information ...

[RADO]

Found this for Tigers (http://www.fprado.com/armorsite/tiger1-03.htm):

The Tiger I carried 92 rounds of ammunition, although it is known that experienced crews frequently broke the regulations, by storing more than that. The recommended and most usual mix was 50 percent APCBC (Pzgr.39) and 50 percent HE (Sprenggranaten - high explosive shells). A few rounds of the rare (due to the shortage of tungsten carbide) APCR (Pzgr.40) ammunition might be carried for use against the heaviest armored Russian tanks and tank destroyers. The Gr.39 HL (Hohlgranate) based on the hollow charge principle (HEAT), was less accurate and much less destructive than the APCBC rounds, but could be carried in place of the HE rounds and used either to combat armor or as effective high explosive ammunition against soft targets.

I did a google search for "Tiger Tank Ammunition Carried". I have a feeling a "standard" will vary from tank to tank and time/place of deployment, but I'm certainly no expert. Happy to do a little research for you if you tell me specifics.

Dave

Thanks Dave, that article was interesting, even if I question some of the technical claims the author makes! When he makes the statement of, "The other reason was the fact that at that time, armor penetration was mainly a function of thickness to diameter (T/d) ratio". I nearly laughed my ass off! That is quite incorrect; there is more to it.

Then he quotes, "You can angle the armor any way you want, and beyond a certain point of shot overmatching plate, the obliquity will cease to be relevant". The gent is seemingly quoting Robert Livingston, but it appears the information came from here: http://www.fprado.com/armorsite/tiger1.htm and while the author quotes this information, it appears the source is a website. IMHO, he should read a bit of R.M. Ogorkiewicz.

But that is neither here nor there and is not what I'm after. The information given, listing a 50-50 mix might be the best we can get. My dream information was a chart listing tank by nationality, showing ammunition stowage and typical mix of types of rounds, with the year of introduction and availability of each type.

Seems that information may be lost to history, and that's a shame!

Thanks so much for the input!