Last updated on February 17th, 2019 at 09:49 pm
The Type 5 To-Ku amphibious tank was the biggest of all of Japan’s amphibious tanks. It weighed 29 tons.
Because of its size, it could carry more powerful armament than the Ka-Chi amphibious tank.
The To-Ku mounted a 0.98 inch (25mm) cannon and a coaxial machine gun in the turret. The front hull contained a 1.85 inch (47mm) gun and an additional machine gun.
World War II ended before the Type 5 To-Ku amphibious tank was able to enter full production.
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Type 5 To-Ku Amphibious |
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| Active: | 1945 |
| Crew: | 7 |
| Weight: | 29 tons (29,465kg) |
| Length: | 35ft 5.5in (10.81m) |
| Height: | 9ft 10in (3m) |
| Width: | 11ft 1in (3.38m) |
| Weapons: | Main – 1.85in (47mm) gun and 0.98in (25mm) cannon, Secondary – 2 x 0.303in (7.7mm) machineguns |
| Armor | Maximum – 1.97in (50mm) |
| Engine: | Type 100 V12 diesel, 240hp |
| Speed: | 20mph (32kph) |
| Range: | 198.2 miles (319 km) |