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Type 5 Light Tank "Ke-Ho"

Introduced Year : 1945
Weight : 9.0 ton
Dimensions: 4.380 x 2.235 x 2.227(h) m
Armor (max) : 20 mm
Speed (max) : 50 km/hr
Engine : Diesel Engine 150 HP/2000 rpm
Armaments : Type 1 47 mm x 1, Type 97 7.7 mm x 1
Crew : 4
Production Qty : 1


The development of Ke-Ho started in 1941. First, it was planned to mount short 47mm tank gun. But, it was later changed to Type 1 47mm. One prototype was completed in 1945, but the prototype and all documents of Ke-Ho were burnt at the end of the war. So, above picture is based on presumption.

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Short 47mm Tank Gun