Type 89 I-Go/Chi-Ro

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Type 89 I-Go/Chi-Ro

3 400

Crew:

Commander (Loader)
Radio Operator
Driver
Gunner

Advantages:

Rate of Fire, DpM, and Alpha Damage is beyond incredible for a tier II
Retains well-known japanese gun depression; does VERY good on hills
Slightly larger HP Pool compared to its peers
HE Shells are about on par with the AP shells in terms of penetration
Good trainer for the upcoming Type 91 and 95 heavies as they all play similarly

Disadvantages:

Sluggish speed and traverse; Hillclimbing is a slow and tedious nightmare
Armor is severely lacking for a medium; wont bounce many shots
Penetration is bad, even by tier II standards; almost completely useless in tier III
Pretty large for a tier II; will draw fire, even from a distance
High priority target due to its large calibre gun and soggy cardboard armor

Tank description:

The Type 89 I-Go/Chi-Ro is a Japanese tier 2 medium tank.Developed in 1929. The first Japanese tank with a diesel engine, which served as the main tank in the early 1930s. By the beginning of World War II, the design of the vehicle was already obsolete; however, it was widely used until the end of the war. Vehicles of this type last saw action in 1944 in the Philippines.The Type 89 I-Go/Chi-Ro marks the end of its Japanese medium line.

Developed in 1929. The first Japanese tank with a diesel engine, which served as the main tank in the early 1930s. By the beginning of World War II, the design of the vehicle was already obsolete; however, it was widely used until the end of the war. Vehicles of this type last saw action in 1944 in the Philippines.