Tamiya 1/35 35075 Japanese Type 97 WW2 Medium Tank Kit
This is a 1/35 scale plastic model assembly kit depicting the Type 97 tank fielded by Imperial Japanese Forces in the Pacific War.
Length: 157 mm From the riveted armour to the short 57mm barrelled gun, the form of the tank is captured in style Features a removable engine room grille, with depiction of oil cooler underneath Comes with one full body and one torso figure, plus no fewer than six marking options
The Type 97 medium tank was a significant tank used by the Japanese army during WWII. It featured a low silhouette and was armed with a 57mm main gun and two 7.7mm machine guns. As it was initially developed for infantry support, it was ineffective for anti-tank roles and thus received upgrades during its production. This late version featured a more powerful 47mm gun mounted in a larger turret and an improved engine. It first saw action in May 1942 during the Battle of Corregidor in the Philippines and went on to serve as a mainstay tank for the Japanese army throughout the war.