Fact Sheet – Type 95 Ha-go light tank

Description and Characteristics:

Japanese light tank. Hull of riveted and welded construction.  7.4 tons

Historical or technical Significance:

The Ha-go was the Japanese tank most commonly encountered by allied forces during the Second World War. 

This example was one of two Type 95s that attacked Australian infantry positions at Milne Bay in August 1942. The tank was abandoned by the Japanese and taken back to Australia for detailed scientific examination. The tank was obsolescent by 1942, and completely outclassed by allied tanks later in the War.

Where and when these tanks used:

Used by the Japanese in China and through the course of the Pacific War.  This example captured at Milne Bay 1942

Who used the type:

Japan, in Manchuria and the Pacific.  Post war was used by France, Soviet Union, Thailand, China

Engine:

6 cylinder A6120VD air-cooled 14.4 Litre diesel, 110hp, air cooled. Engine was of advanced design, giving good power to weight ratio.

No manufactured:

2300

Crew

4 – Driver, Machine gun operator, gunner and commander

Speed

25mph

Armour

6 – 12 mm

Armament

37mm gun and two 7.7mm machine guns.

Date manufactured:

Developed in 1933, manufactured until 1942 by Mitsubishi