Type 2 Ke-Ni Light tank (Japanese)

Description

The Type 2 Ke-Ni was a light tank developed by the Imperial Japanese Army during World War II. Designed in 1942, it was intended to replace the aging Type 95 Ha-Go light tank. The Ke-Ni featured several improvements over its predecessor, including better armour, a more powerful engine, and enhanced mobility. The tank was powered by a Mitsubishi Type 100 air-cooled diesel engine, producing 130 horsepower, which allowed it to reach speeds of up to 50 km/h.

The Ke-Ni was armed with a Type 100 37 mm tank gun as its main armament, along with a Type 97 7.7 mm machine gun for secondary armament. Its armour ranged from 6 to 16 mm, providing basic protection against small arms fire and shrapnel. The tank had a crew of three: a commander/gunner, a driver, and a machine gunner.

Despite its advanced design, the Ke-Ni saw limited production, with only around 104 units built. The tank was primarily used in the defence of the Japanese home islands and saw limited combat action. The Ke-Ni remains a notable example of Japan’s efforts to modernize its armoured forces during the war.

• Model: Type 2 Ke-Ni Light tank
• Country/Army: Japanese
• Dimension (mm) (WxLxH):
• Material: UV Cured resin
• Original Designer: TigerAce1945
• Painted by: LividFishPaints
• Model supplied unassembled and unpainted. Additional finishing may be required during assembly. 
• Finished colour of the product may vary from images shown.
• Photos and dimensions are at 28mm unless noted otherwise.
• All dimensions are complete with weapons unless otherwise stated.
• Other scales and dimensions may be available upon request.