Experimental Model (Ke-Ni B)

Prototype of Ke-Ni

Type 98 Light Tank "Ke-Ni"

Introduced Year : 1939

Weight : 6.2 ton

Dimensions: 4.11 x 2.12 x 1.82(h) m

Armor (max) : 16 mm

Speed (max) : 50 km/hr

Engine : Diesel Engine 130 HP/2100 rpm

Armaments : Type 100 37 mm x 1, Type 97 7.7 mm x 1

Crew : 3

Production Qty : 113

---

Ke-Ni first mounted a co-axial MG in the Japanese tanks. Ke-Ni B was an experimental model for the new type of suspension.