Type 1 Ho-Ni I

The most common and battle-tested tank in the Japanese army during World War II was the Chi-Ha medium tank. With almost 2,100 units in existence, it was a logical foundation to use for the development of later armored vehicles. The Ho-Ni I was developed in 1941 by mounting a 75mm Type 90 field gun to the Chi-Ha’s chassis. Twenty-six production units of the Ho-Ni were built in addition to a prototype, and the vehicle saw limited use in engagements in the Philippines and Burma.