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'''Firepower'''<br>
 
'''Firepower'''<br>
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Comparatively to other light/medium tanks at this BR, the 47 mm Type 1 gun is quite surprising with 88 mm of penetration at point-blank range and has a good reload speed. Plus, this fires APHE shells, which do great post-penetration damage. Comparatively, the [[20-K (45 mm)]] gun on Russian BR 1.0-2.7 tanks has only 62 mm of penetration in similar conditions. A top-mounted MG is really useful when dealing with unarmored SPG and SPAA one might encounter at the BR.
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Comparatively to other light/medium tanks at this BR, the 47 mm Type 1 gun is quite surprising with 77 mm of penetration at point-blank range and has a good reload speed. Plus, this fires APHE shells, which do great post-penetration damage. Comparatively, the [[20-K (45 mm)]] gun on Russian BR 1.0-2.7 tanks has only 62 mm of penetration in similar conditions. A top-mounted MG is really useful when dealing with unarmored SPG and SPAA one might encounter at the BR.
  
 
== General info ==
 
== General info ==
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'''Armour Type:'''
 
'''Armour Type:'''
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* Rolled homogeneous armour
 
* Rolled homogeneous armour
 
* Cast homogeneous armour (Gun mantlet, Machine gun ports)
 
* Cast homogeneous armour (Gun mantlet, Machine gun ports)
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'''Notes:'''
 
'''Notes:'''
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* Suspension wheels and tracks are both 15 mm thick
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* Suspension wheels both 15 mm thick
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* Tracks are 20 mm thick.
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* Front of turret has bolted on 25 mm armor to total up to 50 mm thick as the rest of the front.
  
 
=== Mobility ===
 
=== Mobility ===
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| ''Arcade'' || 13.3 || 18.4 || 22.4 || 24.77 || 26.35
 
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| ''Realistic'' || 8.3 || 9.8 || 11.9 || 13.16 || 14.0
 
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! colspan="4" | Reloading rate (seconds)
 
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== Usage in the battles ==
 
== Usage in the battles ==
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''Describe the tactics of playing in the vehicle, the features of using vehicles in the team and advice on tactics. Refrain from creating a "guide" - do not impose a single point of view but give the reader food for thought. Describe the most dangerous enemies and give recommendations on fighting them. If necessary, note the specifics of the game in different modes (AB, RB, SB).''
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As successor of the Chi-Ha, the Chi-He has a redesigned hull with thicker armor, a more powerful engine and an up armored turret from the Chi-Ha Kai, so the front is overall at 50 mm effective. This will result in a very similar play style as the Chi-Ha Kai with the added benefits of being an upgrade.
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Unlike the Chi-Ha Kai, the Chi-He has some more armor & a beefier engine to rely on and it is able to brawl on its own with the fast fire rate.
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The best practice for the Chi-He (and other WWII-era Japanese tanks) is to always point forward, the front armor has pre-angled sides, so angling only hurts your pre-angles and weaker side armor. It's not worth trying to get more out of the 50 mm frontal effective protection.
  
 
=== Pros and cons ===
 
=== Pros and cons ===
 
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'''Pros:'''
 
'''Pros:'''
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* 47 mm cannon can do some decent damage
 
* 47 mm cannon can do some decent damage
 
* Small profile
 
* Small profile
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* Some early kind of stabilisation system, can take accurate shots at low speeds
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* Gunner supported stabilization, can take accurate shots at low speeds
 
* Top-mounted MG
 
* Top-mounted MG
 
* Fast reverse speed (2 reverse gears)
 
* Fast reverse speed (2 reverse gears)
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* Awesome gun depression of -15°
 
* Awesome gun depression of -15°
 
* Fast reloading rate
 
* Fast reloading rate
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'''Cons:'''
 
'''Cons:'''
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* Thin side armour means angling front armour could expose weak armour
 
* Thin side armour means angling front armour could expose weak armour
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* Only one choice of ammo
 
 
* 47 mm is not accurate in long distance fights
 
* 47 mm is not accurate in long distance fights
 
* Packed 5-men crew can lead to an easy knock out if penetrated
 
* Packed 5-men crew can lead to an easy knock out if penetrated
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== Read also ==
 
== Read also ==
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* [https://warthunder.com/en/news/4349-development-type-1-chi-he-an-updated-classic-en/ [Devblog<nowiki>]</nowiki> Type 1 Chi-He – An Updated Classic]<br/>
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* [https://warthunder.com/en/news/4349-development-type-1-chi-he-an-updated-classic-en/ [Devblog<nowiki>]</nowiki> Type 1 Chi-He – An Updated Classic]
  
 
== Sources ==
 
== Sources ==
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* ''topic on the official game forum;''
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* [https://forum.warthunder.com/index.php?/topic/339176-type-1-chi-he-%E4%B8%80%E5%BC%8F%E4%B8%AD%E6%88%A6%E8%BB%8A-%E3%83%81%E3%81%B8/ <nowiki>[Forum] Type 1 Chi-He 一式中戦車 チへ</nowiki>]
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* ''other literature.''
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* [[wikipedia:Type_1_Chi-He_medium_tank|[Wikipedia] Type 1 Chi-He medium tank]]
  
 
{{Japan medium tanks}}
 
{{Japan medium tanks}}

Revision as of 20:53, 9 April 2020

RANK 5 FRANCE
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Chi-He
jp_type_1_chi_he.png
Chi-He
Japan flag.png Japan
II Rank
Battle rating:
AB RB SB
2.7 2.7 2.7
Class:
Research:9 200 Specs-Card-Exp.png
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Description

GarageImage Chi-He.jpg


The Type 1 Chi-He is a Rank II Japanese medium tank with a battle rating of 2.7 (AB/RB/SB). It was introduced in Update 1.65 "Way of the Samurai" along with the initial Japanese Ground Forces Tree. Featuring a better armour, slightly better mobility with the same 47 mm Type 1 gun as it's Chi-Ha Kai predecessor, the Chi-He is an enjoyable tank to play in the early ranks of the game.

This tank is the middle-range Japanese traditional design: there is no surprise but it gets just a bit better every time, as does the enemy. Do not change tactics and play just like with earlier vehicles: stick to allies and use mobility to get to the point with other fast vehicles. Use its good gun depression to hide behind hills and snipe enemies. With its good reverse speed, it can easily get out of nasty situations or hide quickly.

Survivability
Nothing impressive here in terms of armour, the Chi-He features 50 mm, poorly angled, frontal armour. This is not the kind of plate that can take any punishment at the BR, it will only bounce poorly aimed shots. 5-man crew is very survivable, leaving some room for mistakes. Side armour is vulnerable to HMG and auto-cannon fire, beware flanking fast tanks.

Mobility
This is one of the main feature of the Chi-He, it enables it to do anything a commander want with it. Want to be first on the spot? With some skill/luck, the Chi-He can! Want to flank? follow other light tanks in the move, provide them with enhanced firepower! The enemy team is coming over? Hit the gas (in a rearward position) and fire while retreating.

Firepower
Comparatively to other light/medium tanks at this BR, the 47 mm Type 1 gun is quite surprising with 77 mm of penetration at point-blank range and has a good reload speed. Plus, this fires APHE shells, which do great post-penetration damage. Comparatively, the 20-K (45 mm) gun on Russian BR 1.0-2.7 tanks has only 62 mm of penetration in similar conditions. A top-mounted MG is really useful when dealing with unarmored SPG and SPAA one might encounter at the BR.

General info

Survivability and armour

Armour Type:

  • Rolled homogeneous armour
  • Cast homogeneous armour (Gun mantlet, Machine gun ports)
Armour Front Sides Rear Roof
Hull 50 mm (15°) Front plate
12 mm (76°) Front glacis
50 mm (20°) Joint plate
8.5 mm (65°) Lower glacis 		20 mm (15-30°) Top
25 mm Bottom 		20 mm (0-20°) Top
8.5 mm (63°) Bottom 		12 mm
Turret 25 + 25 mm (10°) Turret front
50 mm (0-10°) Gun mantlet 		25 mm (10°) 25 mm Turret rear
50 mm (0-57°) Machine gun port 		12 mm
Armour Sides Roof
Cupola 50 mm 12 mm

Notes:

  • Suspension wheels both 15 mm thick
  • Tracks are 20 mm thick.
  • Front of turret has bolted on 25 mm armor to total up to 50 mm thick as the rest of the front.

Mobility

Game Mode Max Speed (km/h) Weight (tons) Engine power (horsepower) Power-to-weight ratio (hp/ton)
Forward Reverse Stock Upgraded Stock Upgraded
Arcade 49 10 17.2 372 458 21.63 26.63
Realistic 44 9 212 240 12.33 13.95

Armaments

Main armament

Main article: Type 1 (47 mm)
47 mm Type 1
Capacity Vertical
guidance 		Horizontal
guidance 		Stabilizer
120 -15°/+20° ±180° Vertical
Turret rotation speed (°/s)
Mode Stock Upgraded Prior + Full crew Prior + Expert qualif. Prior + Ace qualif.
Arcade 13.3 18.4 22.4 24.77 26.35
Realistic 8.3 9.8 11.9 13.16 14.0
Reloading rate (seconds)
Stock Prior + Full crew Prior + Expert qualif. Prior + Ace qualif.
4.30 3.80 3.5 3.3
Ammunition
Penetration statistics
Ammunition Type of
warhead 		Penetration in mm @ 90°
10m 100m 500m 1000m 1500m 2000m
Type 1 APHE APHE 77 75 67 58 50 44
Type 1 HE HE 4 4 4 4 4 4
Shell details
Ammunition Type of
warhead 		Velocity
in m/s 		Projectile
Mass in kg 		Fuse delay

in m:

Fuse sensitivity

in mm:

Explosive Mass in g
(TNT equivalent): 		Normalization At 30°
from horizontal: 		Ricochet:
0% 50% 100%
Type 1 APHE APHE 808 1.49 1.2 9 17.92 47° 60° 65°
Type 1 HE HE 822 1.4 2 0.1 85.26 79° 80° 81°
Ammo racks
Ammo racks on the Chi-He
Full
ammo 		1st
rack empty 		2nd
rack empty 		3rd
rack empty 		4th
rack empty 		5th
rack empty 		6th
rack empty 		7th
rack empty 		8th
rack empty 		9th
rack empty 		10th
rack empty 		11th
rack empty 		Visual
discrepancy
120 91 (+29) 76 (+44) 73 (+47) 62 (+58) 51 (+69) 40 (+80) 29 (+91) 21 (+99) 15 (+105) 9 (+111) 1 (+119) no

Turret empty: 73 (+47)

Machine guns

Main article: Type 97 tank (7.7 mm)
7.7 mm Type 97
Hull mount
Capacity (Belt capacity) Fire rate
(shots/minute) 		Vertical
guidance 		Horizontal
guidance
3,000 (20) 499 -16°/+10° ±19°
Pintle mount
Capacity (Belt capacity) Fire rate
(shots/minute) 		Vertical
guidance 		Horizontal
guidance
1,000 (20) 499 -10°/+70° ±60°

Usage in the battles

As successor of the Chi-Ha, the Chi-He has a redesigned hull with thicker armor, a more powerful engine and an up armored turret from the Chi-Ha Kai, so the front is overall at 50 mm effective. This will result in a very similar play style as the Chi-Ha Kai with the added benefits of being an upgrade.

Unlike the Chi-Ha Kai, the Chi-He has some more armor & a beefier engine to rely on and it is able to brawl on its own with the fast fire rate.

The best practice for the Chi-He (and other WWII-era Japanese tanks) is to always point forward, the front armor has pre-angled sides, so angling only hurts your pre-angles and weaker side armor. It's not worth trying to get more out of the 50 mm frontal effective protection.

Pros and cons

Pros:

  • 47 mm cannon can do some decent damage
  • Small profile
  • Gunner supported stabilization, can take accurate shots at low speeds
  • Top-mounted MG
  • Fast reverse speed (2 reverse gears)
  • Fast in forward motion
  • Frontal transmission
  • Awesome gun depression of -15°
  • Fast reloading rate

Cons:

  • Thin side armour means angling front armour could expose weak armour
  • 47 mm is not accurate in long distance fights
  • Packed 5-men crew can lead to an easy knock out if penetrated
  • 50 mm front armour, poorly angled
  • Big ammo racks in the turret (carry only half-ammo load)
  • Long and narrow hull: hard to turn on the spot

History

Development

The Imperial Japanese Army's main tank, the Type 97 Chi-Ha, was becoming rather outdated by the turn of the decade in 1940. The 30 mm front plate armour was vulnerable to standard anti-tank weaponry and the riveted design post a hazard to the tank crew by spalling. In 1941, work began on modernizing the design up to new industrial standards.[1]

The first step in the modernizing design was to go towards a welded design rather than rivveted. The front glacis plate was also simplified into a large flat 50 mm armour plate rather than the curved one. The increased armour meant an increased weight, so the Japanese added the improved Type 100 diesel engine, capable of pumping out 240 hp to propel the tank. This new tank was accepted as the Type 1 Chi-He.[1]

During the tank's preparation for mass-production, a request by the commander of the 7th Tank Regiment calling for an improved armament on the Type 97 Chi-Ha was received by the Mitsubishi factory. With the Type 1 Chi-He still needing time to enter production levels, let alone the resources needed to manufacture completely new tanks, it was placed on hold and priority was placed on improving the Type 97. This lead to the cheaper method of adapting the Type 97 to using the Type 1 turret with the 47 mm cannon, producing to the Type 97 Chi-Ha Kai. This delayed the mass-production of the Type 1 Chi-He until February 1944, resulting in only 170 tanks produced before the end of the war.[2]

Combat usage

Despite its relatively early production life over late-war Japanese tanks and its improved characteristics, the Type 1 Chi-He would see its combat life held in reserves in the Japanese home islands. They would never see use in the battlefield before Japan surrendered in August 1945.

Media

An excellent addition to the article will be video guides, as well as screenshots from the game and photos.

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Zaloga Steven. Japanese Tanks 1939-1945 Great Britain: Osprey Publishing Ltd., 2007
  2. ↑ Zaloga Steven. M4 Sherman vs Type 97 Chi-Ha: The Pacific 1945 Great Britain: Osprey Publishing Ltd., 2012

Read also

Sources


Japan medium tanks
Type 97  Chi-Ha · Chi-Ha Kai · Chi-Ha Kai TD · Chi-Ha Short Gun
Type 1  Chi-He · Chi-He (5th Regiment) · Ho-I
Type 3  Chi-Nu · Chi-Nu II
Type 4  Chi-To · Chi-To Late
Type 5  Chi-Ri II
Type 61 MBT  ST-A1* · ST-A2* · ST-A3* · Type 61
Type 74 MBT  ST-B2* · Type 74 (C) · Type 74 (E) · Type 74 (F) · Type 74 (G)
Type 90 MBT  Type 90 · Type 90 (B) · Type 90 (B) "Fuji"
Type 10 MBT  TKX (P)* · TKX* · Type 10
Other  Ka-Chi
USA  ▅M4A3 (76) W · ▅M47
  *Prototype

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