9/24/2023 0 Comments Japanese heavy tank modernIn comparison to the Iwakuro, the tanks are practically identical, but with a difference in power/weight, armour construction, etc. It was built with one prototype, but was sunk in the ground while on testing trials.This happened due to the extreme weather in th region the trials were conducted in. Containing a primary turret mounting a 10,5cm Cannon (Same as Iwakuro, better penetration via range), but with two multi purpose chassis turrets a single 5,7cm cannon per. It followed the design of the Iwauro, but was modified to larger standards than the previous counterpart. The next tank after the Ikwauro 100t to follow was the O-I 100t. They were referred to by their weight displacement. This was only for mass production tanks and projects. The O-I (Meaning Big 1, or Heavy 1) were never given a Type disambiguation for their models. The following series of tanks, came a year later. ![]() ![]() The Iwakuro was not the extent of Japanese Heavy tanks however, it went on to even larger extreme proportions. Hull /Turret Rear: 35mm + 35mm plate (Total of 70mm) Hull /Turret Side: 35mm + 35mm plate (Total of 70mm) Hull/Turret Front: 75mm + 75mm plate (Total of 150mm)
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