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Type 1 Chi-He
GENERAL DATA
Other Designations Type 1 Chi-He
Manufacturer(s) Mitsubishi J, Sagami RZ
Production Quantity n.a. Production Period n.a.
Type Medium Tank Crew 4
Length /hull (m) 5.73 Barrel Overhang (m) n.a.
Width /with skirts (m) 2.33 Height (m) 2.38
Combat Weight (kg) 17200 Radio Equipment n.a.
FIREPOWER
Primary Armament 47mm Gun Type 1 Ammunition Carried 120
Traverse (degrees) (360°) Elevation (degrees) n.a.
Traverse speed (360°) n.a. Sight n.a.
Secondary Armament 2 x 7.7mm Type 97 MG Ammunition Carried 4035
MOBILITY CHARACTERISTICS
Engine Make & Model Misubishi, Type 100 No. of Links/Track n.a.
Type & Displacement V12 Track Width n.a.
Horsepower 240hp@2000rpm Track Ground Contact n.a.
Power/Weight Ratio 14.0 hp/t Ground Pressure n.a.
Gearbox n.a. Ground Clearance (m) 0.42
Fuel Diesel Turning Radius (m) n.a.
Range on/off road (km) 210 Gradient (degrees) 35°
Mileage (liters/100km) n.a. Vertical Obstacle (m) n.a.
Fuel Capacity (liters) n.a. Fording (m) 1.00
Speed on/off road 44 km/h Trench Crossing (m) 2.50
ARMOR PROTECTION
Armor (mm@degrees) Front Side Rear Top/Bottom
Hull 10mm to 50mm
Superstructure
Turret
Mantlet
REFERENCES
JA, CJ