- For PC
- For MAC
- For Linux
- OS: Windows 7 SP1/8/10 (64 bit)
- Processor: Dual-Core 2.2 GHz
- Memory: 4GB
- Video Card: DirectX 10.1 level video card: AMD Radeon 77XX / NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660. The minimum supported resolution for the game is 720p.
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Hard Drive: 17 GB
- OS: Windows 10/11 (64 bit)
- Processor: Intel Core i5 or Ryzen 5 3600 and better
- Memory: 16 GB and more
- Video Card: DirectX 11 level video card or higher and drivers: Nvidia GeForce 1060 and higher, Radeon RX 570 and higher
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Hard Drive: 95 GB
- OS: Mac OS Big Sur 11.0 or newer
- Processor: Core i5, minimum 2.2GHz (Intel Xeon is not supported)
- Memory: 6 GB
- Video Card: Intel Iris Pro 5200 (Mac), or analog from AMD/Nvidia for Mac. Minimum supported resolution for the game is 720p with Metal support.
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Hard Drive: 17 GB
- OS: Mac OS Big Sur 11.0 or newer
- Processor: Core i7 (Intel Xeon is not supported)
- Memory: 8 GB
- Video Card: Radeon Vega II or higher with Metal support.
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Hard Drive: 95 GB
- OS: Most modern 64bit Linux distributions
- Processor: Dual-Core 2.4 GHz
- Memory: 4 GB
- Video Card: NVIDIA 660 with latest proprietary drivers (not older than 6 months) / similar AMD with latest proprietary drivers (not older than 6 months; the minimum supported resolution for the game is 720p) with Vulkan support.
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Hard Drive: 17 GB
- OS: Ubuntu 20.04 64bit
- Processor: Intel Core i7
- Memory: 16 GB
- Video Card: NVIDIA 1060 with latest proprietary drivers (not older than 6 months) / similar AMD (Radeon RX 570) with latest proprietary drivers (not older than 6 months) with Vulkan support.
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Hard Drive: 95 GB
When talking about Japanese tanks, it’s impossible to forget
the second most mass-produced tank in Japan in World War II. Meet the Type 97 Chi-Ha!
At the Igromir 2016 expo, we spoke about a Chi-Ha modification with a 47 mm cannon. We’re not going to miss out the base model either – all the more because this tank is the second most mass-produced Japanese tank in the Second World War. Furthermore, the Type 97 Chi-Ha served as a basis for the development of a large number of modifications (many of which will also be represented in the Japanese armored vehicle tech tree in War Thunder). The tank’s chassis and parts were used to make SPGs, repair and evacuation vehicles, engineering vehicles and special vehicles – in other words, this tank really is special!
So without further ado, we introduce the early-series Type 97 Chi-Ha Japanese medium tank. The idea behind this tank was born as a result of the experience in using tanks during military operations in Manchuria and China, which revealed that Japan’s tanks didn’t meet the requirements for modern armored vehicles of the age. The army required a faster and more well-defended tank with superior armament. Based on the results of an analysis of battles in Manchuria and China, the military were forced to choose between several projects in development with the Japanese tank designers. The medium (by Japanese classification) Chi-Ha tank was deemed the most successful. It was deployed in 1937 and took part in the Battle of Khalkhin Gol 1938 in limited numbers. Although the latest and already full-scale war proved that this tank could still not compete with its enemy contemporaries, more than 2,000 tanks of this series were produced in the 1937-1943 period. These included the Chi-Ha Kai modification.
In War Thunder, the Type 97 Chi-Ha will be one of the first tanks that Japanese armor commanders will become acquainted with. In comparison to Japan’s light tanks, the Type 97 Chi-Ha is decently armored – its has up to 25mm of armor. The tank is armed with a short 57 mm caliber cannon and a pair of machine guns. The Type 97’s cannon has interesting ballistics that are unusual for weapons of such caliber in the game: its range is very short, so to fire even at medium ranges, the commander must make relatively significant elevation adjustments.
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This unlocks great opportunities for firing from out of cover, for example. The tank cannon is equipped with armor-piercing high explosive (APHE) charges and high-explosive shells. Though shells of such caliber are hard to call an effective anti-tank weapon, the APHE charges, on the other hand, deal heavy damage when they do penetrate. The Japanese managed to place almost 100 grams of TNT into a single 57 mm shell!
The Type 97 Chi-Ha is an important vehicle in the history of Japanese tank design. It will have its well-deserved spot in the Japanese armored vehicle tech tree in War Thunder. Keep an eye on our news and be the first to lead Japanese tanks into battle!
The War Thunder Team!
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Comments (103)
Looks amazing!!! I love it :)) Thanks Gaijin!
Hmm your name sounds similar... I think i know it from somewhere... and yup i agree this tank look great!
OrsonES, lol
More food for Russia and German. American and British aren't enough, xaxaxaxaxaxxaxaxaxaxaxaxaxaxxaxaxaxax
Please American and British tanks are good. I really like to play my churchil line ;)
What's that? Oh, calm down. Sit! I said, Sit! Alright, I'll tell them ... Ummm, my T-29 is anxious to, um, "meet" your Russian and German tanks.
Yessss!!! Bring it
WOW, again a suberb modelling. It really looks awesome. I like the rich details the devs put in the tanks. It looks dirty, it looks worn, short it looks realistic! Great job as always! I play Warthunder now for 2 years. Before I played a lot of World of Tanks and from time to time I return for 2 or 3 matches only to see how much better Warthunder is in many aspects. Here you have way more immersion, you FEEL the tank or the plane you are sitting in, you are a part of it. Go on devs and THX!
I agree, I can`t take WoT seriously anymore, Warthunder tanks are better in every way!
Time for TOTSUGEKI!
Yes, this is going to be great it's growing fast to which makes it spectacular! :) Can't wait to ride this bebe(tank) into battle!
hmm what a good Christmas present this'll make
Gaijin, do you plan to introduce new tank maps like Khalkhin Gol (where Japanese tanks fought against Soviet tanks) for Japanese tanks?
I'm sure they will, it's a Russian game after all. On a side note I thought battle of Khalkhin Gol was in 1939.
Antiquarian, You are right, it was in 1939, and the Soviets were mostly used BT-5 tanks
another lamb to the slaughter when released, poor Japanese.
There's a little something called battle ratings
hootman, does not matter that thin of armor and flat = death like British tanks only the British have a better guns.
27 mm of penetration at 100 meters and 20 at 500.... hard time even at 1.0 BR....
Similar to T-26-4's shrapnel shell. Trust me it's not that bad :)
GreenAid, T-26-4 is amazing as long as you can handle it's gun
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