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Type 3 Ho-Ni I Tank Destroyer

By: Gaddis Gaming

Type: Miniatures Box Set

Product Line: WWII Miniatures - Japan - Tanks (28mm)

MSRP old price: $30.00


Product Info

Title
Type 3 Ho-Ni I Tank Destroyer
Publisher
Publish Year
2023
Dimensions
5.75x2.5x4.5"
NKG Part #
2148082252
Type
Miniatures Box Set
Material
Resin

Description

The Type 3 Ho-Ni I was the first Japanese tank destroyer produced during WWII. It was developed in response to the IJA encountering the M4 Sherman that was proving difficult to destroy with existing weaponry.

The Ho-Ni was created by mounting a Type 90 field gun to a Type 97 chassis with an open topped 3 sided gun shield to protect the crew. While this left the crew exposed from the rear and above, the frontal and side armor was quite good for the role at 50mm thick. Additional armor was also mounted in places to the hull, and the hull MG removed to make room for ammunition.

Ultimately the Ho-Ni I saw little action during the war, and its impact was minimal.

Miniatures are supplied unpainted and some assembly may be required.