Tiger
A tiger is a solitary wild cat with a striped coat, native to Asia.
How big is it?
2.1 m long
Also 6.89 ft
Body length · defined specimen
A little perspective
Tiger vs Explorer 1: length comparison
The body length of a tiger is about 1.03 times the overall spacecraft length of Explorer 1.
Explorer 1 was the first satellite launched by the United States, carrying scientific instruments to study Earth's radiation environment.
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Tiger
Body length: 2.1 m; defined specimen.
A chosen 2.1 m body and 220 kg adult. Subspecies and sex matter.
Nose-to-rump reference span; tail excluded. Poses and unmeasured details remain representative.
Defined examples — our methodology
The marked body length is calibrated. Unmeasured illustration details are representative.
Explorer 1
Overall spacecraft length: 2.03 m; specified; range 2 m–2.1 m.
Explorer 1, the first US satellite, was about 2.03 m long and 14 kg including its instrumented cylindrical body. Antennas are contextual.
The marked overall spacecraft length is calibrated. Unmeasured illustration details are representative.
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Why we use 2.1 m
We compare the body length of a tiger. This is an illustrative comparison value, not a claim that every example is the same.
A chosen 2.1 m body and 220 kg adult. Subspecies and sex matter.
Nose-to-rump reference span; tail excluded. Poses and unmeasured details remain representative.
The marked horizontal span follows the measured feature, not the edges of the image. How calibrated comparisons work →
Recorded properties
Dimensions and measurements
| Property | Selected value | Recorded range | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.1 m | Not recorded | defined specimen | |
| 220 kg | Not recorded | defined specimen |
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