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Type 1 "Ho-Ki"

Description

The Type 1 "Ho-Ki" was the Japanese attempt to make a fully-tracked armoured personnel carrier, which also doubled as an artillery tractor. A half-track version, the Type 1 "Ho-Ha", was also build.

The design of both began in 1941, however they did not enter mass production until 1944, and were never deployed in significant quantities.

Technical Details

Type 1 "Ho-Ki"
Crew
Crew
  • Driver
  • Co-driver
  • 13 soldiers
Physical Characteristics
Weight 6.5 t
Length 4.78 m
Width 2.19 m
Height 2.58 m
Armour
Armour (max) 6 mm
Performance
Speed (max) 42 km/h

Images

Front and left side of a Ho-Ki

Further Reading