Typ-97 Chi-ha Medium Tank

The Type 97 Chi-Ha was one of the most iconic Japanese tanks of World War II and the second most produced medium tank after the smaller Type 95 Ha-Go. It saw widespread use throughout the Second Sino-Japanese War, in the Battles of Khalkhin Gol against the Soviet Union, and across all major WWII Pacific campaigns. With a weight of only 15 tons, excellent speed, and agile maneuverability, the Chi-Ha would have been classified as a light tank by most other nations of the time. Its armor, 33mm on the turret and 26mm on the hull, offered limited protection by mid-war standards.