An interesting feature of the Ha-Go was located at the back of the vehicle. It was basically the same chassis rearmed with a new turret housing a high velocity 45 mm (1.77 in) gun. The two bogies supported two wheels each, and tracks were driven through the front sprockets. The crew consisted of three men, the commander, which served also the main 37 mm (1.46 in) gun, a machine-gunner, and the driver. The Type 95 Ha-Go, also known as Ke-Go, was a rather small machine of seven tons. Scan this code to open the model on your device, then, tap on the AR icon. This topic is categorised under: Vehicles » Tanks » Type 95 Ha-Go Including tales of dashing heroes, astounding feats of valour, sheer outrageous luck and the experiences of the average soldier. The Experimental Tank No. I have also made another tank, the IJA Type 95 Light Tank which I’m saving for another diorama. More about the Type 95 Ha-Go tank. The Ha-Go was one of the few Japanese tanks of World War Two to be exported to other countries. The tanks used by the french in indochina received the additional armor not by the french crews, but by the Japanese. Here is some picture about the new model: E il giapponese Type 95 Ha-Go ha ottenuto il modello in HD, come potete vedere nelle immagini che seguono: Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linkedin. Type 2 Ka-Mi was first used in combat on Guadalcanal in late 1942. As the Curator stated in a Video it was post war repainted in this style by the museum. http://www.tanks-encyclopedia.com/ww2/jap/type-95-so-ki Produced from 1943 to 1944, they fought in the Marianas, Marshall and Guam islands in 1944. Notice the horizontal stripe. For example, a total of 35 Type 95 tanks from the 4th Tank Regiment of the 1st Tank Corps participated in the Battle of Khalkhin Gol in July 1939. The Type 95 can trace its roots as far back as 1933. This is a relatively recent discovery. TE Moderator. https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/missinglynx/type-95-hago-with-flamethrower-t53067.html I believe it was actually based on the Type 95 So-Ki: The Tanks remained in service until 1954, and 1 of the tanks remains on the Royal Thai Army’s inventory. This model was based on the Type 95 chassis but modified for use in amphibious operations and used extensively across the "island hopping" campaigns dotting the Pacific Theater. The Type 89 was (relatively) heavy, well armored, with a moderately efficient low-velocity 57 mm (2.24 in) gun, but utterly slow. An early production Type 95 with the typical 1937 camouflage. Only fly in ointment is Dragon’s “DS” rubber band tracks, which were too long. Another Ha-Go from the Kwantung army in 1939, with the “Manchu” type suspension. Japanese drivers drove the tanks back to Rabaul, with Australians as crew commanders. Ah, excellent that we see eye to eye on that. As for your kind offer of joining us, gladly! The armament consisted of the Type 98 37 mm gun and 2 Type 97 light machine guns. Suitable for Ages 14 & Up. This ‘lil beastie was the only enemy tank to tread on U.S. soil in WW2, a couple being present on frozen Kiska Island in the Aleutians. Indeed, it was the most common light tank used by the IJA in … Our shop retails 1/72 Type 95 `Ha` Light Tank North Manchuria (Plastic model) Dragon 7402 Military Model on the Web. The very simple suspension system proved easy to maintain, although a single well-placed hit could disable the vehicle. Your version of This tank was much better armed than the French H35 and R35. Early versions differed from wartime production vehicles by their 36 caliber Type 94 main gun, with lower muzzle velocity, and thus less penetration power. The engine was the old Mitsubishi 110 bhp model, already produced for the former Type 89 I-Go. This webpage provides helpful The Type 95 saw service in Manchuria, China, Southeast Asia and the Pacific island campaigns. Would you be interested in writing articles for us? Type 3 Ke-Ri The tanks were handed over from IJA and kept the standard camo. The Type 95 tank was used in combat against China and Russia, as well as fully participating in Japanese operations in WWII. Nomonhan (Battle of Khalkhin Gol), June 1939. The main gun was a medium-velocity Type 98 37 mm (1.46 in), 46 caliber long, Hotchkiss-inspired gun. There are also other community members in the warthunder forums who have helped a lot in digging out info from the Japanese online archives, although this other guy Im refering is way more of a Japanese WW2 plane expert. Superb, what a website it is! Also in the Ho-Ru paragraph, I think instead of 45 it is 47mm. The main gun was a medium-velocity Type 98 37 mm (1.46 in), 46 caliber long, Hotchkiss-inspired gun. archives. If this is true, the Ha-Go is one of the first tanks to have such a feature. Sixteen millimetres of armour was going to be about as effective as a shoji screen door when it came to stopping AP rounds. Model is too heavy for your device and can not be rendered properly. This was a projected tank-hunter based on the Ha-Go, with the same 45 mm (1.77 in) high velocity standard gun developed for the Shinhoto Chi-Ha. IJA identification photo. The Type 95 tank held 3 crewmen, a commander, a hull machine gunner and a driver. The Tanks were deployed in the Thai action in the Shan state of British Burma. Type 95 Walk-Around Design of the Type 95 was conventional by any standard. During the invation of Manchuria, it was very commun to see in Chinese soil fields of long grass and crops, which apparently got in the way of the Ha-Gos suspention, to deal with this issue, the IJA inverted part of the suspension upside down which seemd to have solved the problem. The Build Step 1 In step one, the road wheels are assembled, with small etch spacers added, two to … Update your device or try on another device. The Philippine HA-GO is totally wrong it is based on the vehicle shown in Bovington. This is the 1/35 Scale IJN Type 2 (KA-Mi) Amphibious Tank Combat Version Plastic Model Kit from the '39 - '45 Series by Dragon. Detailed 3D model of the WW2 Imperial Japanese Army Type 95 Ha-Go tank. We are, however, aching for a Japanese tank expert. The suspension was also revised, with a new track with 350 mm wide links. IJA Type 95 Light Tank Ha-Go Late Production The Tank. The Ha-Go on Wikipedia It was fitted with a 120 hp Mitsubishi A6120VDe air-cooled diesel engine. This appears to be a mistake. Later on, after several fixes, the system still gave the crew a rough ride, rendering aiming impossible on the move. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. The most notable Type 95 variant became the Type 2 "Ka-Mi" amphibious tank. Thereafter, many unused regular Chi-Ha turrets were put on Ha-Go hulls, giving birth to the Type 4 Ke-Nu. Time for something that clanks. As for the other guys, please do contact them, it would be a great pleasure to have them onboard! (notice the containers installed at the side of the tanks) 251/1 Halftrack Plastic Model Military Vehicle Kit 1/35 Scale #35020 Tamiya US M3 Tank Lee Plastic Model Military Vehicle Kit 1/35 Scale #35039 Armament was completed by two Type 97 machine guns, one in the turret rear, in a five o’clock position, and the other in the front hull. Indeed, it was the most common light tank used by the IJA in … The Tanks were also used post war in French-Indochina, modern day Vietnam, by the occupying French military. It looks like they lowered the torison bar for more stability on the Manchu suspension. This one took part in the invasion of Malacca in early-1942. Indeed, it was the most common light tank used by the Imperial Japanese Army (IJA), with about 2,300 units manufactured by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries. data to us, keep it up. Two of the illustrations show wrong camo: There were no bluegrey or green Type 95 in SNLF. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. There was a fake bolt head. This website uses cookies to improve your experience. It is unknown if one prototype was built or only a mockup. Introduced into service in 1936, this armored vehicle weighing just 7.4 tonnes was designed primarily as an infantry support weapon. Osprey Publishing, Elite #169: World War II Japanese Tank Tactics. Type ACE95 Tank Blanketing Valve Figure 2. A total of over 40 Japanese medium and light tanks were handed over. A Manchurian Ha-Go with the “Manchu” type suspension, 1940. In many cases HE was considered the more reliable choice as the lower velocity round had less chance to over-penetrate, and in the case of larger guns such as the US 75mm even if it didn’t go through the blast was often enough to damage or disable the opposing vehicle It is believed that this was used by troops behind the tank to warn the crew of their presence so they are not reversed over. Looking at Ri-Ki photo its suspension looks much different from standard Ha-Go. Augmented Reality is only available on mobile or tablet devices. Should have their own articles at some point in the future. In August 1945, during the Manchurian Offensive, the Russians were equipped with the T-34/85s, IS-1s, and many self-propelled guns, which far outgunned and outranged the Ha-Go, still the mainstay of the IJN forces there. I don’t want to imagine what the result of one of these being engaged with an 85 mm shell from a T-34 must have looked like. The crew consisted of a driver, hull gunner, and commander/gunner/loader. Osprey Publishing, New Vanguard #137: Japanese Tanks 1939-1945 Type 95 Ha-Go #armor #army #FV510_Warrior #IFV_Puma #leopard #Leopard_2A6 #M3_Lee #M4A2Sherman #masina #Merkava_MK_4 #military #mobel_infantry #motor #PAV #Sherman #tank #tracked #transmission #Type_95_HaGo #WWII Both had a 37mm gun, but the Type 35 had a longer gun barrel. The Type 95 was the main light tank of the IJA and saw service in all theatres through the entire war. The Type 95 tank was used in combat against China and Russia, as well as fully participating in Japanese operations in WWII. Model created in 3D Studio Max 2009 and converted in multiple formats. View this model on Sketchfab :https://sketchfab.com/models/a67491ad9dc04037899fecdcba7efbe0/embed?utm_source=website&utm_campaign=blocked_scripts_error, Or visit the Help Center for more information:https://help.sketchfab.com/hc/en-us/articles/203059088-Compatibility?utm_source=website&utm_campaign=blocked_scripts_error#troubleshooting-scripts. Please self collect from our shop at: 970 Toa Payoh North #02-03 S318992 Delivery via 30mins courier service is available at buyer’s expense. Type 5 Ho-Ru Ke-Go, date unknown. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website. Also, secondary armament comprised two 6.5 mm (0.25 in) Type 91 machine guns. Hello, dear reader! All formats include materials and texture maps. Although I wouldnt consider myself an expert, Ive been into the subject for a good while now and have a few books and public documents that might be helpful, so Id be glad to help and clear out any doubts or give an insight, so feel free to ask whenever you want. Some of them were sent to the puppet Manchukuo state army. However, it was rendered obsolete after 1943 by the M3A3, M5 Stuart, and the medium tank M4 Sherman. Tank Encyclopedia's Creator, webmaster and illustrator since 2010. Other variants included the Type 3 Ke-Ri, Type 4 Ho-To, and Type 5 Ho-Ru SPG prototypes. Being light and rugged enough, they performed well in many tropical environments during the war. Get all 4 Tank Encyclopedia Magazine issues for 25% off! Weighing just 7.4 tonnes, it was designed primarily as an infantry support weapon. Indeed, it was the most common light tank used by the IJA, with about 2,300 units manufactured. Type 5 Ho-Ru. The tanks arrived just in time for Imperial Japan to press-gang Thailand into the service of the Axis. Typical Ha-Go from a navy unit, involved in the amphibious operations in the south-western Pacific, fall 1941/early 1942. Supported devices: iPhone 6S+ & iPad 5+ on iOS 12+ and Android 8.0+ with ARCore 1.9 support It was armed with a 37mm gun and a machine gun in a one-man turret and a hull machine gun. This article will soon be replaced (replacement already in the works) and that article will explain the Manchu suspension. The Type 95 tank was used in combat against China and Russia, as well as fully participating in operations in WWII. This is only found in western publications based on intelligence reports. The cavalry demanded a fast machine, the infantry a better protected one, but the former won in the end. - Type 95 Ha-Go tank - 3D model by VanPelt (@jmvanpelt) [a67491a] Here the model brands Dragon and Smart Kit give a more in depth explanation about it: DML IJA Type 95 Ha-Go Late Light Tank Plastic Model Military Tank Kit 1/72 Scale #7517 Tamiya German Hanomag Sd.Kfz. 3D Model vehicles tank main battle tank type 95 The japanese tank Type 95 Ha-Go of the Imperial Japanese Army used on the Pacific front during the Second World War (WWII). Indeed, it was the most common light tank used by the IJA in the Pacific, with about 2,300 units manufactured by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries. The first Japanese-US tank battles occurred during the desperate defense of Bataan (Philippines) in December 1941, against M3 Stuarts. The tank was also fitted with two 7.7mm Type 97 machine guns as secondary armament, one mounted in the hull and the other on the rear of the turret. Rapopo Airstrip, New Britain. The Type 4 Ke-Nu was an unfortunate sub-product of the development of the Type 97 Chi-Ha. In addition the Ha Go was of the very earliest batch of illus on tank encyclopedia (as explains the better first serie). The wheel guide pins and the drive sprocket were both rearranged. https://www.super-hobby.es/zdjecia/5/0/0/3397_0-auto_downl.jpg Still, I suppose being vaporised has the small advantage of being quick at least. In Malaya and Burma, also in December 1941, the Ha-Go was well-employed in jungle warfare, surging where they were not expected. The Type 95 was first introduced in China in 1937. Only 100 were built in 1944. Suffice to say, it was made for Manchuria. The latest item is a Type 95 Ha-Go light tank. Required fields are marked *. -TE Editor, Where exactly did the Ha-Go’s “manchu” suspension get it’s name from? The only true main derivative was the Ke-Nu. A more exhaustive depiction on History of War, http://www.tanks-encyclopedia.com/ww2/jap/type-95-so-ki, https://www.super-hobby.es/zdjecia/5/0/0/3397_0-auto_downl.jpg, https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/missinglynx/type-95-hago-with-flamethrower-t53067.html. eval(ez_write_tag([[300,250],'tanks_encyclopedia_com-leader-2','ezslot_11',110,'0','0'])); You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. “The later proved to have superior armor,”, I believe is the latter. Was it designed in Manchuria by any chance and was it better then the normal Ha-Go’s suspension? The Ho-To was a SPG mounting the Type 38 120 mm (4.72 in) howitzer. A WWII Us Army Ordnance training video on how to combat the Ha-Go It is our custom to ask any new writers to first submit an article on any topic for review (just a quality check), would that be a problem? Ha-Go command tank with the “Manchu” suspension type, China, 1940. Type 95 Ha-Go has got the HD model. Ha-Go Type 95 Model 1935 Light Tank - Design The Type 95 Ha-Go was equipped with the Hara suspension, a 37mm anti-tank gun, one rear mounted turret … Dragon is going to release another 1/72 Type 95 plastic kit, this time depicting one with Late-Production features. Sure Id be glad doing some articles. This version is the one used on Peleliu by the japanese army again the 1st Marine Division landing of … Also, do any of those experts happen not to be associated with Mai/Seon and her minions? As a side note, now that some of these articles are being updated on, might be interesting to add the flamethrower Ha-Go tank, this was a field modified Ha-Go used on some areas of the Pacific, the flamethrower was installed at the side of the hull and the main 37mm gun sometimes replaced by a dummy gun (the latter according to the Japanese wiki article): Details of the photo Date taken 28 SEP 1945 50 were sent to the Thai army in 1940, fighting in Burma in the campaign in the Shan States. We’re exceedingly warry of those guys. This is my first time visit at here and i am actually pleassant to read everthing Here is our first-look review of the DML 6770 1/35 Type 95 Light Tank 'Ha-Go' Late Production kit. The general Army Staff put forth a demand for a lightweight fast tank, which would not only be used for infantry support, but also to spearhead motorized attacks, at truck speed. This Type 95 light tank was used in northern China in combat against Soviet forces. It looks like your browser or this site is blocking some scripts or cookies necessary to properly display the viewer. This 1/72 scale model allows modelers to represent a Ha-Go tank involved in this combat against Russia in northern China in 1939. Mitsubishi also went on to produce 850 more vehicles. As for the guy who is a plane expert, well, Plane Encyclopedia is also a thing and they would be very glad to have a Japanese expert as well. Add this product to my list of favorites. This was the Type 95 Heavy Tank (タイプ95重タンク, Taipu 95-jū tanku). A more exhaustive depiction on History of War Open this page with such a device to experience AR. We have actually talked to Taki, but he refused us due to time constraints. 100 of these tanks were produced, all sent to China and, later, a few were given to the Manchukuo puppet state. Prototype on trials, Japan, fall 1944. The Type 2 Ka-Mi was the first production Japanese amphibious tank, although beginning in 1942 only 182 to 184 units were built. Weighing just 7.4 tonnes, the "Ha-Go" was designed primarily as an infantry support weapon. A Ha-Go from the Kwantung army, with a base three-tone camo and a brighter beige color later applied. Sure that would be great, I could help on expanding the Type 94 truck article or something along those lines. The Ho-Ru was a light tank destroyer. Home > Plastic Model Kits > 1/35 IJN Type 95 Light Tank Ha-Go Battles of Khalhin Gol. These cookies do not store any personal information. The Japanese Type 95 "Ha Go" light tank was a 7.4 ton vehicle with a 3 man crew of commander, driver, and hull machine gunner. Could you explain that discrepancy? Type 95 Ha-Go during the Philippine campaign, January 1942. Made with Blender. Most of its shells were standard explosive rounds, as these tanks were mostly used in an anti-infantry role. Get the Poster of the ww2 Imperial Japanese Army Tanks and support us ! A Japanese Type 95 Ha-Go light tank. The Type 95 was never called KE-GO by the Japanese. The latter proved to have superior armor, but their crews had less experience and training, and suffered losses. If the loading takes too long, you can learn more, For compatibility reasons, 3D is not available (, https://sketchfab.com/models/a67491ad9dc04037899fecdcba7efbe0/embed?utm_source=website&utm_campaign=blocked_scripts_error, https://help.sketchfab.com/hc/en-us/articles/203059088-Compatibility?utm_source=website&utm_campaign=blocked_scripts_error#troubleshooting-scripts. 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