Type-97 Chi-Ha

The Type 97 Chi-Ha (九七式中戦車 チハ Kyūnana-shiki chū-sensha Chi-ha) was a medium tank used by the Imperial Japanese Army during the Second Sino-Japanese War, the Battles of Khalkhin Gol against the Soviet Union, and the Second World War. It was the most widely produced Japanese medium tank of World War II.

The 57 mm main gun, designed for infantry support, was a carry over from the 1933 Type 89 medium tank. The suspension was derived from the Type 95 Ha-Go light tank, but used six road wheels instead of four. The 170 hp Mitsubishi air cooled diesel engine was a capable tank engine in 1938.

• Tactic:

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• Pros and Cons:
  • Pros:
    • Good tank gun
    • Two machine guns
    • Medium durability
  • Cons:
    • Acceptable armor
    • Slow tops-peed
• Engine:
  • Default:  SA12200VD (170 hp)
  • Upgrade: Type 100 Kuurei V-12 (240 hp)
• Armament:
  • Default:
    • 1 x 37 mm Gun Type 1 (26 round/min)
    • 2 × 7.7mm Type-97 machine gun
  • Upgrade:
    • 1 x 47mm Gun Type-97 (20 round/min)
    • 2 × 7.7mm Type-97 machine gun
• Stat:
  • Durability: 3000
  • Armor level: 1
  • Top speed: 38 kmh (23.6 mph)
  • Turret rotate rate: N/A
  • Empty weight: 15,800 kg (34,833 lb)