The Type 1 Chi-He was created to replace the Type 97 "Chi-Ha". Having the same gun as the Chi-Ha, it was however still not a match for the US Medium Tank, M4. Only 170 Chi-Hes were made.
| Type 1 "Chi-He" | |
|---|---|
| Crew | |
| Crew (total) | 5 |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Weight | 15.2 t |
| Length | 5.73 m |
| Width | 2.33 m |
| Height | 2.38 m |
| Armour | |
| Armour (max) | 50 mm |
| Performance | |
| Speed (max) | 44 km/h |
| Armament | |
| Main weapon | Type 1 47 mm (1) |
| Secondary weapon | Type 97 7,7 mm (2) |
Photograph provided by Takashi Tamane.
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