Type 5 Chi-Ri

GENERAL DATA
Other Desig­nations Type 5 Chi-Ri
Manufac­turer(s) n.a.
Production Quantity prototype Production Period 1945
Type Medium Tank Crew 5
Length /hull (m) 7.30 Barrel Overhang (m) n.a.
Width /with skirts (m) 3.05 Height (m) 3.05
Combat Weight (kg) 37000 Radio Equipment n.a.
FIREPOWER
Primary Armament 75mm Gun Type 4 Ammu­nition Carried 50
Traverse (degrees) (360°) Elevation (degrees) n.a.
Traverse speed (360°) n.a. Sight n.a.
Secondary Armament 1 x 37mm Gun Type 1 Ammu­nition Carried n.a.
2 x  7.7mm Type 97 MG n.a.
MOBILITY CHARACTERISTICS
Engine Make & Model BMW No. of Links­/Track n.a.
Type & Displace­ment V12 Track Width n.a.
Horse­power 550hp @1500rpm Track Ground Contact n.a.
Power­/Weight Ratio 14.9 hp/t Ground Pressure n.a.
Gearbox n.a. Ground Clearance (m) 0.42
Fuel Gasoline (Petrol) Turning Radius (m) n.a.
Range on/off road (km) 200 Gradient (degrees) 35°
Mileage (L/100km) n.a. Vertical Obstacle (m) n.a.
Fuel Capacity (liters) n.a. Fording (m) 1.20
Speed on/off road 45 km/h Trench Crossing (m) 2.70
ARMOR PROTECTION
Armor Detail Front Side Rear Top­/Bottom
Hull 12mm to 75mm
Super­structure
Turret
Mantlet
REFERENCES
JA, CJ

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