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The Imperial Japanese Army established an armored force in 1925. Building tanks of their own met several problems, as Japan's priority tended to be with naval procurements so production for tank steel was on a lower level. [11] Development of the first Japanese-designed tank began in June 1925.
- Japanese Tanks of World War II
The Type 97 medium tank Chi-Ha (九七式中戦車 チハ, Kyunana-shiki...
- Japan Ground Self-Defense Force
The Japan Ground Self-Defense Force ( Japanese: 陸上自衛隊,...
- Japanese Tanks of World War II
Called the "ジャー戦 (Jaasen, literally jersey and combat uniform)", it is composed of a combat jacket, combat cap, trackpants and sneakers. This uniform code is often used in boot camp for jogging, eating in canteen or bathing. Many troops use baseball caps with the troop's logo instead of the issued combat cap.
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The Type 10 (10式戦車, Hitomaru-shiki sensha) is a fourth generation main battle tank produced by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries for the Japanese Ground Self Defense Force. It entered service in 2012. Compared with other currently-serving main battle tanks in the JGSDF, the Type 10 is better equipped to deal with anti-tank weapons.
- 2012 – present
- Japan
Type 97 Shinhōtō Chi-Ha medium tank. The shortcomings of the Type 97, with its low-velocity 57 mm gun, became clear during the 1939 Battles of Khalkhin Gol against the Soviet Union. The 45 mm gun of the Soviet BT-5 and BT-7 tanks out-ranged the Japanese tank gun, resulting in heavy Japanese losses. This convinced the army of the need for a ...
Type 1 Ho-Ni I 75 mm tank destroyer. Type 1 Ho-Ni II 105 mm SPH. Type 2 Ho-I gun tank. Type 3 Ho-Ni III gun tank. Type 4 Ho-Ro 150 mm SPH. Type 4 Ha-To 30 cm SP heavy mortar carrier. Type 97 Short barrel 120 mm gun tank. Type 5 Na-To 75 mm SP anti-tank gun.
