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Tanks of World War II

Type 3 Chi-Nu

GENERAL DATA
Desig­nations Type 3 Chi-Nu
Manufac­turer(s) n.a.
Production Quantity 60 Production Period 1943-44
Type Medium Tank Crew 5
Length /hull (m) 5.73 Barrel Overhang (m) n.a.
Width /with skirts (m) 2.33 Height (m) 2.61
Combat Weight (kg) 18800 Radio Equipment n.a.
FIREPOWER
Primary Armament 75mm Gun Type 3 Ammu­nition Carried 55
Traverse (degrees) (360°) Elevation (degrees) n.a.
Traverse speed (360°) n.a. Sight n.a.
Secondary Armament 1 x 7.7mm Type 97 MG (hull) Ammu­nition Carried 4035
MOBILITY CHARACTERISTICS
Engine Make & Model Mitsubishi, Type 100 No. of Links­/Track n.a.
Type & Displace­ment V12 Track Width n.a.
Horse­power 240hp @2000rpm Track Ground Contact n.a.
Power­/Weight Ratio 12.8 hp/t Ground Pressure n.a.
Gearbox n.a. Ground Clearance (m) 0.42
Fuel Diesel Turning Radius (m) n.a.
Range on/off road (km) 210 Gradient (degrees) 35°
Mileage (L/100km) n.a. Vertical Obstacle (m) n.a.
Fuel Capacity (liters) n.a. Fording (m) 1.00
Speed on/off road 39 km/h Trench Crossing (m) 2.50
ARMOR PROTECTION
Armor Detail Front Side Rear Top/Bottom
Hull 8mm to 50mm
Super­structure
Turret
Mantlet
REFERENCES
JA, CJ

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