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+ | The Japanese [[Type 97 Chi-Ha]] was unable to deal with advanced Allied medium tanks so the Japanese Army designed a new tank destroyer, the Type 1 Ho-Ni I. The design was based on the chassis and engine from the Type 97 Chi-Ha. The turret was replaced by a 75mm cannon, open topped with front and side armour. Only 124 Type 1 Ho-Ni I were produced until the [[Type 3 Ho-Ni III]] was designed. | ||
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History
The Japanese Type 97 Chi-Ha was unable to deal with advanced Allied medium tanks so the Japanese Army designed a new tank destroyer, the Type 1 Ho-Ni I. The design was based on the chassis and engine from the Type 97 Chi-Ha. The turret was replaced by a 75mm cannon, open topped with front and side armour. Only 124 Type 1 Ho-Ni I were produced until the Type 3 Ho-Ni III was designed.
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