General Japanese & Thai Ground Forces Discussion HQ

[UnHolySausage]

the core lenght its correct its supossed to be 748 mm, it states other info there aswell such as total shell lenght and diameter and chamber pressure

[_N4MELESS]

[コタリ]

This one is wrong as Japan measures the length while ignoring the fins. So the 748 would go from tip to the bottom of the rod.

[hiramu]

Isn’t it divided by whether it is the length of the APFSDS or the length of the Penetrator?

[_N4MELESS]

A cute SPH firing every 6 second :)

Type 74 105 mm Self-Propelled Howitzer

poll Type 74 SPH, Tank Destroyer, Japan, Rank 3 [FRWc3JWUYAULR96 (1)] One relatively unknown equipment in the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force is the Type 74 self-propelled 105mm howitzer. Only a total of 20 units were produced, and they were deployed to only one battalion, the “117th Artillery Battalion, 4th Artillery Group.” Soon after transitioning to a 155mm caliber for artillery, this self-propelled howitzer quickly became outdated. All 20 units were retired in the year 2000. The develop…

[Noveos_Republic]

General Japanese Naval Forces Discussion HQ

Perhaps the most vaunted establishment of the Japanese Armed Forces is its Navy. The modern-day JMSDF has a rich and illustrious history and is ranked amongst the best in the world. However, it would be difficult to separate its history and collective expertise from its predecessor, the Imperial Japanese Navy. Like its modern-day counterpart, the IJN was also a force to be reckoned with, easily competing with other great powers of the time. Thus, I would like to create this topic to consolidate …

Gonna drop this here for those interested/missed it

Sorry for off-topic

[ノンケ大井]

I was also very surprised (lol)

[_N4MELESS]

Last time i focused on light tanks, this time is for more SPGs.

Type 4 Ho-To

poll Type 4 Ho-To, Tank Destroyer, Japan, Rank 2 [438433a6e3b8e3f2b5cdc3d8d6fb4afb (1)] The Experimental Type 4 12cm Self-Propelled Gun “Hoto” (試製四式十二糎自走砲 ホト) was a self-propelled gun developed by the Imperial Japanese Army towards the end of World War II. Development began in the 19th year of Showa (1944), and it was purportedly completed in May of the 20th year of Showa (1945). Its exterior resembled that of the Type 4 15cm Self-Propelled Gun Ho-Ro. It involved removing the turret and front…

[Noveos_Republic]

Dang you are pumping out suggestions. Good work!

[Grzegames]

Has anyone suggested the Type 4 Ka-Tsu? I would love to see it as a rank 1 premium vehicle.

[Noveos_Republic]

you mean for naval?

[Grzegames]

the chi-ha short barrel and long barrel are naval tanks just like the ka-mi and ka-chi so I see it as a ground vehicle

[_N4MELESS]

It’s a ground vehicle with no cannon for ground battle unlike all the IJN tanks you’ve mentioned which are equipped with tank gun or naval gun.

What can you kill with two torpedos in the ground battle ? Personally i don’t see the point in making a suggestion for it, at least as a ground vehicle.

[UnHolySausage]

digging torpedos that follow their target underground

[Grzegames]

its main armament is two 13 mm heavy machine guns and torpedoes were added later in preparation for the American invasion

[Hronomant]

@Grzegames

Has anyone suggested the Type 4 Ka-Tsu?

I think within the framework of modern realities they will lack armor penetration even for a reserve position. You can, of course, make an ersatz SPAAG out of them, fortunately, among other things, these machine guns were intended to protect the vehicle from air attacks, but I’m not sure how appropriate this would be

[Grzegames]

from what I found out, the Type 93 13mm machine gun is already in the game and according to the sources I found, it had a penetration of 20mm at a distance of 500m
https://wiki.warthunder.com/Type_93_(13.2_mm)

ホ式十三粍高射機関砲

Type 93 heavy machine gun

[Hronomant]

@Grzegames

from what I found out, the Type 93 13mm machine gun is already in the game and according to the sources I found, it had a penetration of 20mm at a distance of 500m

Look out for French reserve tanks, or just about any tank with a 2.0 combat rating. They are all simply invulnerable to this machine gun. In addition, the Ka-Tsu will have no advantage in armor, no advantage in size, no advantage in speed, or any other advantage over its counterparts.

[Grzegames]

therefore, a premium interesting vehicle of the 1st rank, for example anti-aircraft.the first m2 also has little armament, which is only the browning m2.
sorry for the crappy english

[_N4MELESS]

Now that i have re-suggested all the most powerful Ha-Go variants that were actually built, i’m satisfied.

Type 3 Ke-Ri

Type 3 Ke-Ri

poll Type 3 Ke-Ri, Light Tank, Japan, Rank 1 https://i-com.cdn.gaijin.net/monthly_2019_02/483643594_Type3Ke-Ri.jpg.0b24bb1d9dfd534f0b40cae185adf203.jpg The Type 95 Light Tank (Ha-Go), developed by the Imperial Japanese Army, proved to be more successful than expected as a light tank. However, when deployed in the Pacific War that began in December 1941, it was noted on the front lines that the 37mm tank gun lacked firepower. As a result, an effort was made to enhance firepower by replacing th…

Type 4 Ke-Nu

Type 3 Ke-Ru

poll Type 3 Ke-Ru, Light Tank, Japan, Rank 1 [result (1)] The Ke-Ru is a vehicle designed to enhance firepower by equipping the Type 97 57mm tank gun, similar to the Ke-Ri, on the chassis of Ha-Go. However, in reflection of the Ke-Ri’s difficulty in operating the main gun due to the cramped turret space, caused by mounting a 5.7cm tank gun in the same turret as the Ha-Go, the turret ring diameter on the Ke-Ru side was increased to 1,350mm (compared to the original 1,000mm of the Ha-Go). The mo…

Type 4 Ho-To

Type 4 Ho-To

poll Type 4 Ho-To, Tank Destroyer, Japan, Rank 2 [438433a6e3b8e3f2b5cdc3d8d6fb4afb (1)] The Experimental Type 4 12cm Self-Propelled Gun “Hoto” (試製四式十二糎自走砲 ホト) was a self-propelled gun developed by the Imperial Japanese Army towards the end of World War II. Development began in the 19th year of Showa (1944), and it was purportedly completed in May of the 20th year of Showa (1945). Its exterior resembled that of the Type 4 15cm Self-Propelled Gun Ho-Ro. It involved removing the turret and front…

Type 5 Ho-Ru

Type 5 Ho-Ru

poll Type 5 Ho-Ru, Tank Destroyer, Japan, Rank 2 [438433a6e3b8e3f2b5cdc3d8d6fb4afb (1)] The challenges faced by Japanese tanks during the Pacific War against American counterparts necessitated a strategic shift towards developing vehicles with potent anti-tank capabilities. Japan’s limited national resources prevented the mass production of powerful tanks, leading to the adaptation of existing vehicles for this purpose. Drawing inspiration from German innovations, particularly the Hetzer tank …