Type 5 Chi-Ri Medium Tank

Experimental prototype.

Japan’s Type 5 Chi-Ri was a late-war medium-tank project intended to improve on earlier Japanese armored vehicles. Prototype work explored a larger hull and more powerful armament, but the design did not enter operational service before Japan surrendered. Its place is in developmental history rather than a combat record against Allied tank formations. Japanese tank development in the final war years faced severe limits in resources, production capacity, and the ability to move heavy equipment to threatened areas. A prototype could explore a stronger design without creating a practical field force. The Chi-Ri therefore represents technological ambition under pressure, with proposed features separated from the performance of production tanks that actually fought.

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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