Type 4 Chi-To Medium Tank

Japan’s Type 4 Chi-To was a medium-tank development intended to give the army a more capable weapon than its older tank designs. It incorporated a larger hull and more powerful gun, but wartime industrial conditions and Japan’s deteriorating strategic position prevented substantial production. Completed examples did not fight the Allied armies before surrender. The type therefore belongs to late-war development and anticipated home-island defense rather than a documented overseas combat career. It differed from the related but different Chi-Nu and Chi-Ri projects. The difference between prototype completion and fielding is central here. Crews, spare parts, ammunition stocks, unit training, and transport would all have been needed before a new tank became a practical combat capability.

Finish and color

Supplied unpainted and printed in the selected color. Choose from the available product color options.

Tabletop use

Suitable for period-appropriate custom scenarios in Global War 1936, Global Empires, and compatible Axis & Allies games. Use suitable scenario or house rules for unit statistics and any technology upgrades. This piece does not supply additional game rules.

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