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Type 5 Ka-Ri stats at a glance
The Type 5 Ka-Ri has 1000 hit points , 220mm of frontal hull armor , and a top speed of 40 km/h. .
Hull & survivability
| Hit points (HP) | 1000 |
|---|---|
| Weight | 27.0 t |
| Hull armor (F / S / R) | 220 / 50 / 50 mm |
The front-to-side armor ratio is 4.4:1. This pronounced angling makes the Ka-Ri significantly stronger when keeping its front facing the enemy.
Mobility
| Top forward speed | 40 km/h |
|---|---|
| Top reverse speed | 18 km/h |
Forward-to-reverse speed ratio is 2.2:1. Reverse speed is limited, so pre-aim and exposure timing matter more on this vehicle.
Camouflage
| Camo (stationary) | 24.8% |
|---|---|
| Camo (moving) | 14.9% |
Available guns (1)
| Gun | Tier | Damage | Pen | Reload | RoF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12.7 cm Gun Type 89A | 9 | — | — | 13.3s | — |
How Ka-Ri compares to its peers
There are 57 tier 8 tank destroyers in WoT, including the Ka-Ri. Its 1000 HP places it in the top 52% for hit points among same-tier tank destroyers (peer average: 1004). Frontal hull armor of 220mm ranks in the top 20% for the class (peer average: 127mm). Top forward speed of 40 km/h is faster than 38% of peer vehicles in this tier and class.
Direct comparisons
- Ka-Ri vs Alby — tier 8 tank destroyer from France
- Ka-Ri vs AMX AC 48 FL — tier 8 tank destroyer from France
- Ka-Ri vs AMX AC 48 — tier 8 tank destroyer from France
- Ka-Ri vs AMX Cda 105 — tier 8 tank destroyer from France
- See full tier 8 tank destroyer tier list — all 57 vehicles ranked
Understand the stats
Want a deeper grasp of what these numbers actually mean in battle? Read the glossary:
- What is DPM — the most important offensive metric
- Alpha damage — single-shot damage and what it means for playstyle
- Penetration — and how it interacts with armor angling
- Hull-down position — the king of defensive plays
- View range — how spotting actually works
About this vehicle
From 1942, Japanese engineers began to take an active interest in German tanks in general, as well as in their components. By 1943, a large amount of materials was accumulated, which served as a basis for creating their own projects, one of which was the Type 5 Ka-Ri heavy tank destroyer. Its very powerful armament allowed it to hit any American tank, and its thick frontal armor provided reliable protection from most tank destroyers. The presence of such a vehicle would have significantly strengthened Japan's defense potential, but its development began too late. It existed only in blueprints ...
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Frequently asked
What tier is the Type 5 Ka-Ri in WoT?
The Type 5 Ka-Ri is a tier 8 tank destroyer from Japan.
Is the Ka-Ri a premium tank?
Yes — the Type 5 Ka-Ri is a tier 8 premium tank destroyer in WoT. Premium vehicles earn bonus credits and XP and don't require crew retraining.
What's the top speed of the Ka-Ri?
40 km/h forward, 18 km/h reverse.
How much armor does the Ka-Ri have?
Hull armor: 220mm front, 50mm side, 50mm rear.