Type 98 Ko-Hi
The Type 98 Ko-Hi a/k/a Type 98 half-tracked prime mover "Ko-Hi" was a half-track used by the Imperial Japanese Army. There were two versions produced, beginning in 1938. The Type 98 Ko-Hi half-track and the Type 98 Ko-Hi half-track. They were used during the Second Sino-Japanese War and World War II.
History
During the 1920s, the Imperial Japanese Army used several types of trucks to transport Anti-aircraft guns. In 1936 the Type 96 AA gun prime mover was developed from the Type 94 6-wheeled truck. The Type-94 prime mover on which it was based had shown to be a reliable vehicle.Additional efforts were made by the Imperial Japanese Army to produce greater anti-aircraft mobilization. This effort included the Type 98 half-tracks, which were introduced into service in 1938. They were considered "high speed" prime movers, capable of when loaded. The half-track was given the official designation of the Type 98 half-tracked prime mover Ko-Hi. It had a diesel engine and a crew of 15. The Type 98 Ko-Hi was used to tow a Type 4 75 mm AA gun. The 20 mm AA machine cannon carrier truck was also produced and a prototype variant known as the Type 98 20 mm AA half-track vehicle was made. This Type 98 prototype had a single 20 mm Type 98 AA cannon mounted on the back section of a Type 98 Ko-Hi half-track. The prototype did not enter mass production.
Versions
Two versions of the Type 98 Ko−Hi half-track prime mover were produced. The Type 98 Ko-Hi half-track and the Type 98 Ko-Hi half-track. The main differences were in the dimensions of the vehicles and chassis of the vehicles.The "long version" specifications:
- length:
- width:
- height:
- weight:6 ton