Year | 1931 |
Vehicle Type | Light Tankette |
Origin & Designer | Japan/Tokyo Gasu Denki Kokyo, Mitsubishi, Jukogyo, Kobe Seikosho |
Numbers Produced | 823 |
Crew | 2 (Commander/Gunner & Driver) |
Main Armament | 1 x Type 91 6.5mm or Type 97 7.7mm Machine Gun |
Main Armament | [@sponson_traverse] |
Elevation | [@elevation] |
Turret Traverse | 360° (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 Carried | 1.620 x 6.5mm or 7.7mm |
Height | 1.62m |
Width | 1.62m |
Length | 3.08m |
Combat Weight | 3.400 kg |
Ground Clearance | 0.29m |
Fording Depth | 0.61m |
Trench Crossing | 1.40m |
Obstacle Clearance | 0.50m |
Climbing Ability | 35° |
Radio | [@radio] |
Armour | Hull 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
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Engine | Mitsubishi Type 94 (Petrol) |
Transmission | 4 Forward & 1 Reverse |
Maximum Road Range | 200 km |
Maximum Cross Country Range | [@maximum_cross_country_range] |
Maximum Water Range | [@maximum_water_range] |
Maximum Road Speed | 40 kph |
Maximum Cross Country Speed | 25 kph |
Maximum Water Speed | [@maximum_water_speed] |
Variants | [@variants] |
Notes | The 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 The Type 94 was outdated by 1942, but many were still in service in 1945. |