Type 92 ARMOURED CAR (CHIYODA)

Type 92 ARMOURED CAR (CHIYODA)
Image: Type 92 Chiyoda Armoured Car (ikazuchisen.wordpress)
Year1931
Vehicle TypeArmoured 4x2 Car
Origin & Designer[@designer]
Numbers Produced200
Crew5 (Commander, 3 x Gunners & Driver)
Main Armament3 x 6.5mm Type 11 Machine Guns (Turret & Bow)
Main Armament[@sponson_traverse]
Elevation[@elevation]
Turret Traverse[@turret_traverse]
Gun Traverse[@gun_traverse]
Gun Mount[@gun_mounts]
Maximum Range[@maximum_range]
Armour Penetration[@armour_penetration]
Gun Sight[@gun_sight]
Secondary Armament[@secondary_armament]
Smoke Discharger[@smoke_discharger]
Ammunition Carried[@ammunition_carried]
Height2.60m
Width1.90m
Length5.02m
Combat Weight5.600 kg
Ground Clearance[@ground_clearance]
Fording Depth[@fording_depth]
Trench Crossing[@trench_crossing]
Obstacle Clearance[@obstacle_clearance]
Climbing Ability[@climbing_ability]
Radio[@radio]
ArmourHull Front: 6mm
Hull Sides: 6mm
Hull Rear: 6mm
Hull Top: 6mm
Hull Bottom: 4mm
Gun Mantle: 6mm
Turret Front: 6mm
Turret Sides: 6mm
Turret Rear: 6mm
Turret Top: 6mm
EngineWolseley 4-Cyl (Petrol)
Transmission[@transmission]
Maximum Road Range[@maximum_road_range]
Maximum Cross Country Range[@maximum_cross_country_range]
Maximum Water Range[@maximum_water_range]
Maximum Road Speed61 kph
Maximum Cross Country Speed[@maximum_cross_country_speed]
Maximum Water Speed[@maximum_water_speed]
Variants[@variants]
NotesThe Chiyoda was the first armoured car designed and built in Japan. It had certain similarities with other models of armoured car, namely the British Wolseley. It was based mainly in China and served in security and support roles.