Type 97 ShinHoTo Chi-Ha Medium Tank

Introduced in 1937, the Type 97, Chi-Ha, was one of the best Japanese tanks of WWII. The early Chi-Ha had a main armament of a 57mm gun and a 7.7mm secondary gun. It was later replaced with a high-velocity 47mm in a new turret ("ShinHoTo") to produce the ShinHoTo Chi-Ha. The ShinHoTo Chi-Ha entered service in 1942 and was produced up to 1945. Crewed by four men the armour was thin at only 33mm. Kit is comprises resin hull and white metal parts. Includes crewman.

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