Ho-I
| GENERAL DATA | |||
| Other Designation(s) | Type 2 Ni-shiki
hosensha Ho-I |
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| Type | Medium (Support) Tank |
Radio Equipment | ? |
| Manufacturer(s) | Mitsubishi J,
Sagami RZ |
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| Crew | 5 (Commander, gunner,
loader, driver, gunner-hull) |
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| Production Quantity | 30 |
Production Period | 1942 |
| DIMENSIONS | |||
| Combat weight | 16700 kg |
Ground pressure | ? kg/cm² |
| Length w/Gun | 5.73 m |
LLength /hull | 5.73 m |
| Barrel Overhang | 0 m |
Height | 2.58 m |
| Width | 2.33 m |
Ground clearance | 0.42 m |
| ARMAMENT | |||
| Primary Armament | 1 x 75 mm Gun Type 99 (1) |
Ammunition Carried | 55 |
| Traverse | 360° (manual) |
Elevation | ? (manual) |
| Traverse speed (360°) | - |
Sight | ? |
| Secondary Armament | 1 x 7.7 mm Type 97 MG (2) |
Ammunition Carried | 4035 |
| Location | 1: turret - 2: bow |
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| ARMOR | |
| Assembly | bolting & welding
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| Maximum |
50 mm |
| Minimum |
12mm |
| AUTOMOTIVE | |||
| Engine | Misubishi, Type 100 |
Type & Displacement | V12 |
| Horsepower (maximum) | 240 hp at 2000 rpm |
Power/Weight Ratio | 14.37 hp/t |
| Gearbox | 4 forward - 1 reverse |
Steering | Clutch brake |
| Brakes | ? |
Fuel Capacity | Diesel (235L) |
| SUSPENSION | |||
| Type | Bell crank |
Road wheels | 7 (dual), Front and rear road wheels
independently sprung, center wheels sprung in pairs, coil springs
used |
| Track return rollers | 2 dual, 1 single |
Sprocket-Wheels | Front, dual |
| Idler Sprockets | Rear, dual |
Shock absorbers | ? |
| Track Type | center guide, steel, dry pin | ||
| Width | 305 mm |
Pitch | 125 mm |
| Links(shoes) | ? |
Track ground contact | ? m |
| PERFORMANCES | |||
| Maximum Speed | 44 km/h on road |
Range | 210 km on road |
| Mileage | ? L/100 km on road |
Maximum grade | 34° (from horizontal) |
| Trench crossing | 2.50 m |
Vertical obstacles | 0.90 m |
| Maximum fording depth | 1.00 m |
Minimum turning diameter | ? m |
| Sources | |||
| Vehicles.com | TNT HS n°1, 2, 4, 7, 8, 11, 12 | ||
Drawings |
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