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Description
An Amphibious Tank made by Japan in 1942 - 1943, during World War II.

She was based on "Type 95 Ha-Go" with Major Modifications, but Sadly Ka-Mi came into Active Service after the Initial Campaigns of World War II, and thus (for the most part) was too late to be used in Her Original Design Mission of Amphibious Landings. Many Units were Assigned to Naval Garrison Detachments in the South Seas Mandate and in the Netherlands East Indies.

She was 1st used in Combat was on Guadalcanal in late 1942. Later She was Encountered by the United States Marine Corps in the Marshall Islands and Mariana Islands, particularly on Saipan, where She supported the Yokosuka Base Special Naval Landing Force (SNLF) in its Failed Amphibious Operation.

She was also used during the Fighting on the Philippine Island of Leyte in late 1944, when they Supported the 101st SNLF at Ormoc Gulf. According to Ralph Zumbro in his Book: "Tank Aces", several Ka-Mi were destroyed by US Army "LVT-1s" off the coast of Leyte during History's only Amphibious Tank vs. Amphibious Tank Action; this is doubtful however, as most Ka-Mis were Destroyed after they came Ashore.

《Stats》
(Country): Japan 🇯🇵
(Family): Type 2
(Designed): 1941
(Produced): 1942 - 1943
(No. Built): 182 - 184
(Type): Amphibious Tank
(Role): Infantry Support
(Country Locations): Japan 🇯🇵, America 🇺🇸, Australia 🇦🇺, Britain 🇬🇧, Dutch East Indes 🇳🇱
(Locations): Ocean 🌊, Beaches n' Shores ⛱, Water Sources 💧 (e.g: Rivers)
(Crew): 5
(Engine): Mitsubishi A6120VDe, Air-cooled, Inline, 6-Cylinder, Diesel, 115 hp
(Main Gun): 37mm Type 1
(2nd Gun): 2x 7.7mm Type 97 MG
(Armour Average): 6mm - 12mm
(Operational Range): (Land: 170km) (Swimming: 140km)
(Maximum Speed): (Land: 22mph) (Swimming: 6.21mph)

Note: l thought is be a cool idea to make Ka-Mi's Chassis (with the boat Armour attached) her Surf Board. I'll probably do this for the other Boat Tanks in the Japanese Army

(Copyright.Scott F Gilmour)
(Copyright.Wikipedia)

Description
An Amphibious Tank made by Japan in 1942 - 1943, during World War II.

She was based on "Type 95 Ha-Go" with Major Modifications, but Sadly Ka-Mi came into Active Service after the Initial Campaigns of World War II, and thus (for the most part) was too late to be used in Her Original Design Mission of Amphibious Landings. Many Units were Assigned to Naval Garrison Detachments in the South Seas Mandate and in the Netherlands East Indies.

She was 1st used in Combat was on Guadalcanal in late 1942. Later She was Encountered by the United States Marine Corps in the Marshall Islands and Mariana Islands, particularly on Saipan, where She supported the Yokosuka Base Special Naval Landing Force (SNLF) in its Failed Amphibious Operation.

She was also used during the Fighting on the Philippine Island of Leyte in late 1944, when they Supported the 101st SNLF at Ormoc Gulf. According to Ralph Zumbro in his Book: "Tank Aces", several Ka-Mi were destroyed by US Army "LVT-1s" off the coast of Leyte during History's only Amphibious Tank vs. Amphibious Tank Action; this is doubtful however, as most Ka-Mis were Destroyed after they came Ashore.

《Stats》
(Country): Japan 🇯🇵
(Family): Type 2
(Designed): 1941
(Produced): 1942 - 1943
(No. Built): 182 - 184
(Type): Amphibious Tank
(Role): Infantry Support
(Country Locations): Japan 🇯🇵, America 🇺🇸, Australia 🇦🇺, Britain 🇬🇧, Dutch East Indes 🇳🇱
(Locations): Ocean 🌊, Beaches n' Shores ⛱, Water Sources 💧 (e.g: Rivers)
(Crew): 5
(Engine): Mitsubishi A6120VDe, Air-cooled, Inline, 6-Cylinder, Diesel, 115 hp
(Main Gun): 37mm Type 1
(2nd Gun): 2x 7.7mm Type 97 MG
(Armour Average): 6mm - 12mm
(Operational Range): (Land: 170km) (Swimming: 140km)
(Maximum Speed): (Land: 22mph) (Swimming: 6.21mph)

Note: l thought is be a cool idea to make Ka-Mi's Chassis (with the boat Armour attached) her Surf Board. I'll probably do this for the other Boat Tanks in the Japanese Army

(Copyright.Scott F Gilmour)
(Copyright.Wikipedia)