Type 98 Ro-Ke Artillery tractor (Japanese)

Description

The Type 98 Ro-Ke was a medium artillery tractor developed by the Imperial Japanese Army in the late 1930s. Introduced in 1939, the Ro-Ke was designed to tow heavy artillery pieces, such as the 10 cm Cannon and the 15 cm Howitzer. The tractor was based on a robust chassis and featured a 4×4 configuration, providing excellent mobility across various terrains.

The Ro-Ke was powered by a diesel engine producing 120 horsepower, allowing it to reach a maximum speed of 24 km/h. The vehicle had a weight of 6.9 tons and dimensions of 4.3 meters in length, 2.05 meters in width, and 1.91 meters in height. It was equipped with a winch for recovery operations and had a crew of seven.

The Ro-Ke’s design focused on reliability and durability, making it a valuable asset for the Japanese artillery units. It was used extensively in various theatres of war, including China and the Pacific islands. The production of the Ro-Ke continued throughout the war, with a total of 1,983 units built.

• Country/Army: Japanese
• Material: UV Cured resin
• Original Designer: TigerAce1945
• All models are produced under license with the original designer.
• These models are designed for modellers and collectors. They are not toys and are not suitable for children.
• Model supplied unassembled and unpainted. Additional finishing may be required during assembly.
• Finished colour of the product may vary from images shown due to material availability and differences in batches.
• Photos show 28mm models unless noted otherwise.
• All dimensions are complete with weapons unless otherwise stated.
• Other scales and dimensions may be available upon request.
• Models supplied at scales smaller than 20mm may be an alternative design more suitable for small scale prints. These may be sourced from a different designer to the one noted above and the model may differ in details such as lacking camo netting, stowage, having a chunkier weapon barrel, tracks etc.