Type 97 Chi-Ha
Light Tank Tier 3 JapanType 97 Chi-Ha is a tier 3 light tank from Japan in World of Tanks. This is a researchable tech-tree vehicle.
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The Type 97 Chi-Ha has 344 hit points , 25mm of frontal hull armor , and a top speed of 45 km/h. . The vehicle can equip 3 different gun configurations, allowing for varied playstyles.
Hull & survivability
| Hit points (HP) | 344 |
|---|---|
| Weight | 7.6 t |
| Hull armor (F / S / R) | 25 / 25 / 20 mm |
The front-to-side armor ratio is 1.0:1. Side armor is relatively comparable to the front, meaning the Chi-Ha can absorb some side hits in close-quarters fighting.
Mobility
| Top forward speed | 45 km/h |
|---|---|
| Top reverse speed | 18 km/h |
Forward-to-reverse speed ratio is 2.5:1. Reverse speed is limited, so pre-aim and exposure timing matter more on this vehicle.
Camouflage
| Camo (stationary) | 29.9% |
|---|---|
| Camo (moving) | 22.4% |
Available guns (3)
| Gun | Tier | Damage | Pen | Reload | RoF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.7 cm Gun Type 97 (Shin) | 2 | — | — | 4.5s | — |
| 5.7 cm Gun Type 97 (Shin) | 2 | — | — | 4.1s | — |
| 47 mm Gun Type 1 (Shin) | 3 | — | — | 3.0s | — |
How Chi-Ha compares to its peers
There are 37 tier 3 light tanks in WoT, including the Chi-Ha. Its 344 HP places it in the top 50% for hit points among same-tier light tanks (peer average: 343). Frontal hull armor of 25mm ranks in the top 69% for the class (peer average: 31mm). Top forward speed of 45 km/h is faster than 25% of peer vehicles in this tier and class.
Direct comparisons
- Chi-Ha vs 10TP — tier 3 light tank from Poland
- Chi-Ha vs A7E3 — tier 3 light tank from UK
- Chi-Ha vs AMX 38 — tier 3 light tank from France
- Chi-Ha vs BT-5 — tier 3 light tank from USSR
- See full tier 3 light tank tier list — all 37 vehicles ranked
About this vehicle
Developed by Mitsubishi from 1935 through 1937. The vehicle was mass-produced from 1938 through 1942, alongside an upgraded Shinhoto Chi-Ha from 1941 through 1942. A total of 1,220 vehicles of both types were manufactured. The Chi-Ha and the Shinhoto Chi-Ha tanks were widely used by Japanese forces in China, the Pacific Theater, and the Kuril Islands. After the surrender of Japan, these vehicles were used by both PLA and Kuomintang forces in the Chinese Civil War from 1946 through 1949.
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What tier is the Type 97 Chi-Ha in WoT?
The Type 97 Chi-Ha is a tier 3 light tank from Japan.
Is the Chi-Ha a premium tank?
No — the Type 97 Chi-Ha is a researchable tech-tree vehicle, not a premium tank.
What's the top speed of the Chi-Ha?
45 km/h forward, 18 km/h reverse.
How much armor does the Chi-Ha have?
Hull armor: 25mm front, 25mm side, 20mm rear.