Type 4

The Ke-Nu was based on the Type 95 Ha-Go chassis with a larger Type 97 Chi-Ha turret added. Following the disappointing results of the Chi-Ha's original 57mm gun it was repalced with a high velocity 47mm. The old 57mm guns were used to create the Ke-Nu light tank. This gave the Ke-Nu increased firepower compared with the Ha-Go but an extra ton in weight which reduced its top speed to 40kph. Unfortunately the design did nothing to improve the already weak armour protection of the Ha-Go.

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