Year | 1942 |
Vehicle Type | Self-Propelled Howitzer |
Origin & Designer | Japan/Hitachi |
Numbers Produced | 54 |
Crew | 5 (Commander, Gunner, 2 x Loaders & Driver) |
Main Armament | 1 x Type 91 105mm L/20 Howitzer |
Main Armament | [@sponson_traverse] |
Elevation | -5° to +20° |
Turret Traverse | [@turret_traverse] |
Gun Traverse | 10° Left & Right (Manual) |
Gun Mount | [@gun_mounts] |
Maximum Range | [@maximum_range] |
Armour Penetration | [@armour_penetration] |
Gun Sight | Telescopic |
Secondary Armament | [@secondary_armament] |
Smoke Discharger | [@smoke_discharger] |
Ammunition Carried | 20 x 105mm |
Height | 2.39m |
Width | 2.29m |
Length | 5.50m |
Combat Weight | 16.100 kg |
Ground Clearance | 0.36m |
Fording Depth | 1.0m |
Trench Crossing | 2.50m |
Obstacle Clearance | 0.90m |
Climbing Ability | 34° |
Radio | Type 96 Mk.4 |
Armour | Hull Front: 25mm Hull Sides: 20mm Hull Rear: 20mm Hull Top: 13mm Hull Bottom: 8mm Gun Mantle: 26mm Gun Shield Front: 25mm Gun Shield Sides: 12.7mm Gun Shield Rear: Open Gun Shield Top: Open |
Engine | Mitsubishi Type 170 HP (Diesel) |
Transmission | 4 Forward & 1 Reverse |
Maximum Road Range | 210 km |
Maximum Cross Country Range | 90 km |
Maximum Water Range | [@maximum_water_range] |
Maximum Road Speed | 38 kph |
Maximum Cross Country Speed | 26 kph |
Maximum Water Speed | [@maximum_water_speed] |
Variants | [@variants] |
Notes | The Ho-Ni II was similar to the Ho-Ni I, exceptions were the main armament, as it mounted a 105mm howitzer and was used in a support role similar to assault artillery. The Ho-Ni II was issued to artillery units and served in Burman and the Philippines, with many being issued to units defending Japan. |