TYPE 1 HO-NI II

TYPE 1 HO-NI II
Image: Ho-Ni II (World of Tanks)
Year1942
Vehicle TypeSelf-Propelled Howitzer
Origin & DesignerJapan/Hitachi
Numbers Produced54
Crew5 (Commander, Gunner, 2 x Loaders & Driver)
Main Armament1 x Type 91 105mm L/20 Howitzer
Main Armament[@sponson_traverse]
Elevation-5° to +20°
Turret Traverse[@turret_traverse]
Gun Traverse10° Left & Right (Manual)
Gun Mount[@gun_mounts]
Maximum Range[@maximum_range]
Armour Penetration[@armour_penetration]
Gun SightTelescopic
Secondary Armament[@secondary_armament]
Smoke Discharger[@smoke_discharger]
Ammunition Carried20 x 105mm
Height2.39m
Width2.29m
Length5.50m
Combat Weight16.100 kg
Ground Clearance0.36m
Fording Depth1.0m
Trench Crossing2.50m
Obstacle Clearance0.90m
Climbing Ability34°
RadioType 96 Mk.4
ArmourHull 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
EngineMitsubishi Type 170 HP (Diesel)
Transmission4 Forward & 1 Reverse
Maximum Road Range210 km
Maximum Cross Country Range90 km
Maximum Water Range[@maximum_water_range]
Maximum Road Speed38 kph
Maximum Cross Country Speed26 kph
Maximum Water Speed[@maximum_water_speed]
Variants[@variants]
NotesThe 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.