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Experimental Model (Experimental Type 1 Ho-I)

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Production Model

Type 2 Gun Tank "Ho-I"

Introduced Year : 1942
Weight : 15.4 ton
Dimensions: 5.73 x 2.33 x 2.58(h) m
Armor (max) : 50 mm
Speed (max) : 44 km/hr
Engine : Diesel Engine 240 HP/2000 rpm
Armaments : Type 99 75 mm x 1, Type 97 7.7 mm x 1
Crew : 5
Production Qty : 30

IJA called the closed fire support tank as Gun Tank. Experimental model was base on Chi-Ha and the production model was based on Chi-He. Ho-I was deployed in the gun tank company of the tank regiment. There is no record that Ho-I was used in action.