Japanese Type 97 Late Version
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Description
The Type 97 medium tank was a significant tank used by the Japanese army during WWII. It featured a low silhouette and was armed with a 57mm main gun and two 7.7mm machine guns. As it was initially developed for infantry support, it was ineffective for anti-tank roles and thus received upgrades during its production. This late version featured a more powerful 47mm gun mounted in a larger turret and an improved engine. It first saw action in May 1942 during the Battle of Corregidor in the Philippines and went on to serve as a mainstay tank for the Japanese army throughout the war.
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Specifications
- Construction Type Assembly kit
- Decals Included
- Discontinued True
- Photo-Etch Parts Not included
- Scale 1/35
- Special Feature 1 The robust form of the tank has been faithfully reproduced.
- Special Feature 2 Turret can be rotated.
- Special Feature 3 Hull and turret mounted machine guns are movable.
- Special Feature 4 Belt type tracks included.