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IJN Type 2 "Ka-Mi' w/Floating Pontoon - Early Production, Papua New Guinea 1944

By: Dragon Models

Type: Scale Model

Product Line: Dragon Armor - Japan (Die-Cast) (1/72)

Last Stocked on 5/5/2023

Product Info

Title
IJN Type 2 "Ka-Mi' w/Floating Pontoon - Early Production, Papua New Guinea 1944
Publisher
Publish Year
2016
Dimensions
6.75x3x3.25"
NKG Part #
2147640285
MFG. Part #
DRR60607
Type
Scale Model
Material
Plastic
Age Range
14 Years and Up

Description

The “Ka Mi” was the first amphibious tank used by the Imperial Japanese Navy (IJN), and it was based on the Type 95 “Ha-Go”light tank. It was designed for Japanese landing forces performing amphibious invasions of Pacific islands and regular port facilities. Production of the Type 2 commenced in 1942 and a total of 184 amphibious tanks were made, although the design was too late to participate in Japan’s island-hopping campaign. When used in water, large pontoons were attached to the glacis plate and rear deck to give it a top speed of 10km/h in water. These pontoons could be shed as soon as the vehicle reached land.