TYPE 94 TANKETTE

TYPE 94 TANKETTE
Image: Type 94 Tankette (Wikipedia)
Year1931
Vehicle TypeLight Tankette
Origin & DesignerJapan/Tokyo Gasu Denki Kokyo, Mitsubishi, Jukogyo, Kobe Seikosho
Numbers Produced823
Crew2 (Commander/Gunner & Driver)
Main Armament1 x Type 91 6.5mm or Type 97 7.7mm Machine Gun
Main Armament[@sponson_traverse]
Elevation[@elevation]
Turret Traverse360° (Manual)
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 Carried1.620 x 6.5mm or 7.7mm
Height1.62m
Width1.62m
Length3.08m
Combat Weight3.400 kg
Ground Clearance0.29m
Fording Depth0.61m
Trench Crossing1.40m
Obstacle Clearance0.50m
Climbing Ability35°
Radio[@radio]
ArmourHull Front: 12mm
Hull Sides: 6mm
Hull Rear: 12mm
Hull Top: 4mm
Hull Bottom: 4mm
Gun Mantle: 15mm
Turret Front: 12mm
Turret Sides: 12mm
Turret Rear: 12mm
Turret Top: 9mm
EngineMitsubishi Type 94 (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 94 was used mainly in the reconnaissance role and issued to tankette companies based in infantry divisions. These vehicles had little value against enemy tanks, but many were used in the infantry support role. They were also used in the supply role and transported cargo over rough terrain. The Type 94 was outdated by 1942, but many were still in service in 1945.