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Type 89A Chi-Ro
GENERAL DATA
Other Designations Type 89A Chi-Ro [late production incorrectly identified as Type 92]
Manufacturer(s) Mitsubishi J, Osaka RZ, Nanman RZ, Kobe S, Nihon S
Production Quantity n.a. Production Period 1931-?
Type Medium Tank Crew 4
Length /hull (m) 5.75 Barrel Overhang (m) 0
Width /with skirts (m) 2.18 Height (m) 2.56
Combat Weight (kg) 11800 Radio Equipment n.a.
FIREPOWER
Primary Armament 57mm Gun Ammunition Carried 100
Traverse (degrees) (360°) Elevation (degrees) n.a.
Traverse speed (360°) n.a. Sight n.a.
Secondary Armament 2 x MG (hull, turret rear) Ammunition Carried 2745
MOBILITY CHARACTERISTICS
Engine Make & Model Daimler No. of Links/Track n.a.
Type & Displacement In6 Track Width 30.5cm
Horsepower 118hp@1400rpm Track Ground Contact 365.8cm
Power/Weight Ratio 10 hp/t Ground Pressure 7.5 psi
Gearbox n.a. Ground Clearance (m) 0.48
Fuel Gasoline (Petrol) Turning Radius (m) n.a.
Range on/off road (km) 140 Gradient (degrees) 34°
Mileage (liters/100km) n.a. Vertical Obstacle (m) 0.84
Fuel Capacity (liters) n.a. Fording (m) 1.00
Speed on/off road 25 km/h Trench Crossing (m) 2.51
ARMOR PROTECTION
Armor (mm@degrees) Front Side Rear Top/Bottom
Hull 6mm to 17mm
Superstructure
Turret
Mantlet
REFERENCES
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