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The “Ferdinand-Elefant” assault tank was derived directly from the prototype of the VK 4501 (P) heavy tank, which was outperformed in the rivalry for a new type of heavy tank for the German army. The winner of the contest was the VK 4501 (H) prototype, which later became the“Tiger” Sd Kfz 181 heavy tank, undoubtedly the best-known German tank.