Type 3 Chi-Nu

Unit Card:

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Set - Rarity - Number

Reserves - Rare - 41/45

Historical Background:

Called the 三式中戦車 チヌ San-shiki chusensha Chi-nu, this new model was projected as early as 1943, when it became apparent that even the high-velocity 45 mm on the Type 97 Chi-Ha Shinhoto would not be enough against the Sherman frontal armor. The Type 1 Chi-He, based on the Type 97 Shinhoto was quite an improvement in hull construction and armor, but fielded the same gun and was not ready until 1943. The army decided to shortening the development of its successor by taking the same mass-produced Type 97 chassis, upgraded to the Type 1 standard, and housing the Type 3 75 mm Tank Gun, into a new turret. At least the Chi-Nu seemed the right response against the Sherman, fielding a comparable gun, and was produced to some extent, but never saw combat.

- Source: www.tanks-encyclopedia.com

Reviews:

Aran55633
By far the best Japanese tank in the game. A shame it hasn't been released in the newer scale.

6thLyranGuard
Calling it the best Japanese tank in the game says more about the weakness of Japanese armor than the strengths of this tank, as its stats wouldn't be noteworthy at all in a force from most other countries.

Plastic Figure Notes:

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