Type 97 Chi-Ha

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Ha-Go

1 460

3 000

Type 97 Chi-Ha

1 460

45 000

Chi-He

3 730

136 000

Crew:

Commander
Radio Operator
Driver
Gunner (Loader)

Advantages:

Best alpha damage and penetration on its tier, coupled with good rate of fire and DPM
Good view range
Versatile, can fit multiple roles

Disadvantages:

Low engine power, struggles to reach its top speed even with top engine
Below average agility
Relatively large silhouette and lacking in armor

Tank description:

The Type 97 Chi-Ha is a Japanese tier 3 light tank.Developed by Mitsubishi from 1935 through 1937. The vehicle was mass-produced from 1938 through 1942, alongside an upgraded Shinhoto Chi-Ha from 1941 through 1942. A total of 1,220 vehicles of both types were manufactured. The Chi-Ha and the Shinhoto Chi-Ha tanks were widely used by Japanese forces in China, the Pacific Theater, and the Kuril Islands. After the surrender of Japan, these vehicles were used by both PLA and Kuomintang forces in the Chinese Civil War from 1946 through 1949.The Type 97 Chi-Ha leads to the Type 1 Chi-He.

Developed by Mitsubishi from 1935 through 1937. The vehicle was mass-produced from 1938 through 1942, alongside an upgraded Shinhoto Chi-Ha from 1941 through 1942. A total of 1,220 vehicles of both types were manufactured. The Chi-Ha and the Shinhoto Chi-Ha tanks were widely used by Japanese forces in China, the Pacific Theater, and the Kuril Islands. After the surrender of Japan, these vehicles were used by both PLA and Kuomintang forces in the Chinese Civil War from 1946 through 1949.