TYPE 97 TE-KE (MG)

TYPE 97 TE-KE (MG)
Image: Te-Ke MG (World of Tanks)
Year1938
Vehicle TypeLight Tankette
Origin & DesignerJapan/Hino Motors
Numbers Produced616 (Both MG & Gun Models)
Crew2 (Commander/Gunner & Driver)
Main Armament1 x 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 Carried2.800 x 7.7mm
Height1.79m
Width1.90m
Length3.07m
Combat Weight4.200 kg
Ground Clearance0.29m
Fording Depth0.76m
Trench Crossing1.60m
Obstacle Clearance0.81m
Climbing Ability60°
Radio[@radio]
ArmourHull Front: 12mm
Hull Sides: 7mm
Hull Rear: 5mm
Hull Top: 6mm
Hull Bottom: 6mm
Gun Mantle: 12mm
Turret Front: 12mm
Turret Sides: 7mm
Turret Rear: 5mm
Turret Top: 6mm
EngineIkega 65 HP (Diesel)
Transmission4 Forward & 1 Reverse
Maximum Road Range241 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 Te-Ke was a similar vehicle to Type 94 and had similar armour plus a two man crew. It came in two versions and the main difference was the armament, with one model armed with a single 7.7mm Type 97 machine gun and another with a 37mm gun. They were used as reconnaissance vehicles, but were thrown into action and used in armoured assaults. The Te-Ke was widely used and saw service on every front.