The Panther does indeed get nice range, and even more impressive range with veterancy, but most other German tanks have pitiful range, especially the Tiger and King Tiger.
Just because mechanical failures were reported, does not mean they happened all the time. They happened enough to be considered an issue with the tank design, but not enough to have them completely pulled from service. (Logic)
Also Tiger Tanks were outfitted with 88mm cannons.. so (Largest gun on a German tank right there.)
Jagdtiger and the King Tiger both have the same 88mm used by the PaK-43.
They would have not only been able to maintain their amazing range (Since German optics were the best throughout the war.) They were also able to maintain their penetration (Even against IS-2) They shouldn't deflect as often as they do.
@Mr. Someguy that's just it isn't it? It is up to debate, many sources say that the Panther was the first modern MBT. Other sources claim different.
The Panther was reclassified as a Medium Tank after the war, though during the war, it was actually considered a heavy tank!
I stick to my original statement though, the Tiger, King Tiger, and other thanks have pathetic range, on top of their poor sight radii and slow speeds, it's kind of insulting. The only saving graces are the hard hitting guns and thick armor + HP pools through the armor, and the hard hitting guns still deflect off of the IS-2!
Kingtiger and normal tiger doesn´t need a buff at all.
And IS-2 no armour nerf, it has no hard hitting cannon, only very high armour