Battlefront Miniatures Flames of War Chi-Ha Tank Platoon Japanese Type 97 Mid-War
Flames of War Chi-Ha Tank Platoon Japanese Type 97 Mid-War The Type 97 Chi-Ha tank, first deployed in 1937, was the mainstay of Japan's medium tank forces during most of World War II. The initial model was mounted on the same low-speed 57mm gun used in the old Type 89. The severe limitations of this pistol became evident in action against the Soviets at Nomonhan in 1939, and as a result, the Japanese developed a new 47mm pistol to provide the punch needed to penetrate modern armor. However, given the limitations of Japanese industry, this improved version of the Type 97 – called Shinhoto Chi-Ha, was not deployed until 1942. The Japanese did not expect the Allies to deploy modern medium armor in the Pacific, and the fact that their tank strength was indeed obsolete was only appreciated when it was too late. In total, the Japanese produced about 2,000 Chi-Ha tanks, with just under half of the upgraded 47mm gun. Package includes: 3 x resin and metal tanks type 97 Chi-Ha (47 mm), or Chi-Ha type 97 (57 mm). These figures come unassembled and unpainted
Flames of War Chi-Ha Tank Platoon Japanese Type 97 Mid-War The Type 97 Chi-Ha tank, first deployed in 1937, was the mainstay of Japan's medium tank forces during most of World War II. The initial model was mounted on the same low-speed 57mm gun used in the old Type 89. The severe limitations of this pistol became evident in action against the Soviets at Nomonhan in 1939, and as a result, the Japanese developed a new 47mm pistol to provide the punch needed to penetrate modern armor. However, given the limitations of Japanese industry, this improved version of the Type 97 – called Shinhoto Chi-Ha, was not deployed until 1942. The Japanese did not expect the Allies to deploy modern medium armor in the Pacific, and the fact that their tank strength was indeed obsolete was only appreciated when it was too late. In total, the Japanese produced about 2,000 Chi-Ha tanks, with just under half of the upgraded 47mm gun. Package includes: 3 x resin and metal tanks type 97 Chi-Ha (47 mm), or Chi-Ha type 97 (57 mm). These figures come unassembled and unpainted
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Flames of War Chi-Ha Tank Platoon Japanese Type 97 Mid-War The Type 97 Chi-Ha tank, first deployed in 1937, was the mainstay of Japan's medium tank forces during most of World War II. The initial model was mounted on the same low-speed 57mm gun used in the old Type 89. The severe limitations of this pistol became evident in action against the Soviets at Nomonhan in 1939, and as a result, the Japanese developed a new 47mm pistol to provide the punch needed to penetrate modern armor. However, given the limitations of Japanese industry, this improved version of the Type 97 – called Shinhoto Chi-Ha, was not deployed until 1942. The Japanese did not expect the Allies to deploy modern medium armor in the Pacific, and the fact that their tank strength was indeed obsolete was only appreciated when it was too late. In total, the Japanese produced about 2,000 Chi-Ha tanks, with just under half of the upgraded 47mm gun. Package includes: 3 x resin and metal tanks type 97 Chi-Ha (47 mm), or Chi-Ha type 97 (57 mm). These figures come unassembled and unpainted
