Nicknamed the Nashorn ‘Phoenix’ after restoration was delayed by a devastating fire, this WW2 German tank destroyer will be running at Tiger Day Autumn in September 2026.
The Nashorn came from the Netherlands to make its UK debut at TANKFEST in June and will be staying at The Tank Museum until 2027.
Named from the German for Rhinoceros, it will be appearing alongside Tiger 131 in a display of Second World War tanks at Tiger Day, 26 September.
Based on the Panzer IV and Panzer III chassis, it is thought that this vehicle had been the victim of an aircraft ground attack due to the damage found on the parts.
A team of engineers established the Nashorn Restoration Project in 2015 to bring the vehicle back to life, but disaster struck when a fire burnt down the workshop in 2019 causing extreme damage to the vehicle.
With donations from tank fans and wider help from the international community of military vehicle restorers, museums, and historians, the Nashorn has risen again.
It is one of only three Nashorns left in the world.
“This vehicle is completely unique – not only as the only running Nashorn, but for the incredible story of its restoration,” says Elliot Wills, Events Operations Manager. “We are excited to be able to show it alongside the world’s only operational Tiger I and many other one-of-a-kind WWII tanks at Tiger Day.”
Tiger Day also includes a mock battle to recreate Tiger 131’s capture, living history, specialist talks, and more.
It is a sell-out event; booking in advance is recommended.
