Overview
The Japanese Type 95 Ha-Go tank was a light tank with half-inch armor plating and a top speed of 28mph. It followed a string of Japanese tank innovations in the 1930s as they realized that they did not have the resources to build heavy tanks like those in Europe, and began focusing on designing simpler and more economical light and medium war machines. First introduced in 1934, the Ha-Go was initially only manufactured by Mitsubishi when it began production in 1936. It was not until 1942 that other companies were contracted for the Type 95 as well. The tank had a three-man crew: a driver, a gunner, and a commander. The trio had to work together in the cramped tank compartment to operate the multiple armaments of the tank.
This particular tank is a replica given to the National Museum of the Pacific War from the new Japanese Defense Technology Museum as a gift ahead of the repatriation of a Type 97 Chi-Ha medium tank from the NMPW to Japan.
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Motor Pool
The Education Outreach Motorpool Collection is a series of vehicles used for hands-on tactile learning and programs. Check out these vehicles and the maintenance projects that keep them “alive”
