TYPE 92 COMBAT CAR (Jyu-Sokosha)

TYPE 92 COMBAT CAR (Jyu-Sokosha)
Image: Type 92 (ww2photo.se)
Year1931
Vehicle TypeLight Cavalry Tank
Origin & DesignerJapan/Ishikawajima Jidosha Seisakusho
Numbers Produced167
Crew2 (Commander/Gunner & Driver)
Main Armament1 x Type 92 13.2mm Heavy Machine Gun (Hull)
Main Armament[@sponson_traverse]
ElevationBall Mount
Turret Traverse360° (Manual)
Gun Traverse[@gun_traverse]
Gun Mount[@gun_mounts]
Maximum Range[@maximum_range]
Armour Penetration[@armour_penetration]
Gun Sight[@gun_sight]
Secondary Armament1 x Type 91 6.5mm Machine Gun (Turret)
Smoke Discharger[@smoke_discharger]
Ammunition Carried500 x 13.2mm & 1000 x 6.5mm
Height1.83m
Width1.62m
Length3.94m
Combat Weight3.520 kg
Ground Clearance0.28m
Fording Depth0.80m
Trench Crossing1.70m
Obstacle Clearance0.60m
Climbing Ability30°
RadioType 94 Mk. 4
ArmourHull Front: 12mm
Hull Sides: 6mm
Hull Rear: 6mm
Hull Top: 6mm
Hull Bottom: 6mm
Gun Mantle: 10mm
Turret Front: 6mm
Turret Sides: 6mm
Turret Rear: 6mm
Turret Top: 6mm
EngineMitsubishi 45 HP (Petrol)
Transmission4 Forward & 1 Reverse
Maximum Road Range200 km
Maximum Cross Country Range[@maximum_cross_country_range]
Maximum Water Range[@maximum_water_range]
Maximum Road Speed40 kph
Maximum Cross Country Speed25 kph
Maximum Water Speed[@maximum_water_speed]
Variants[@variants]
NotesThe Type 92 was the first real Japanese built tank. It was more like a light tank then the name suggests, and this was down to differences between the infantry and cavalry. It was issued to cavalry units for reconnaissance work. It had thin armour and was armed with a 13mm heavy machine gun plus a 6.5mm machine gun. It saw service in Manchuria and Korea.