Type 94 Te Ke Tankette
Technical Information

Background
Based on the Carden-Loyd Mark VIb which Japan had purchased earlier. It entered service in 1935.

The engine was in the front with the driver to the right, the commader stood at the back with his own small (unpowered) turret. Like many armoured vehicles intended to operate in hot conditions it was given asbestos insulation to protect the occupants. Attached to each infantry division with a tracked trailer that could be towed behind.

Saw action, it was replaced by the slighly improved Type 97 Te Ke but some remained in service until 1945.

Technical Details
Crew  Two (driver, commander/loader)
Weight  3.4 tons
Engine  4 cylinder air cooled Mitsubishi
Armor  4-12mm
Armament  5.5mm or 7.7mm MG