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The Type 2597 Chi-Ha has 344 hit points , 25mm of frontal hull armor , and a top speed of 40 km/h. . The vehicle can equip 3 different gun configurations, allowing for varied playstyles.
Hull & survivability
| Hit points (HP) | 344 |
|---|---|
| Weight | 7.6 t |
| Hull armor (F / S / R) | 25 / 25 / 20 mm |
The front-to-side armor ratio is 1.0:1. Side armor is relatively comparable to the front, meaning the Chi-Ha can absorb some side hits in close-quarters fighting.
Mobility
| Top forward speed | 40 km/h |
|---|---|
| Top reverse speed | 15 km/h |
Forward-to-reverse speed ratio is 2.7:1. Reverse speed is limited, so pre-aim and exposure timing matter more on this vehicle.
Camouflage
| Camo (stationary) | 29.9% |
|---|---|
| Camo (moving) | 22.4% |
Available guns (3)
| Gun | Tier | Damage | Pen | Reload | RoF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45 mm 20K | 2 | — | — | 2.0s | — |
| 45 mm 20K | 2 | — | — | 2.0s | — |
| 47 mm Gun Type 1 | 3 | — | — | 3.0s | — |
How Chi-Ha compares to its peers
There are 37 tier 3 light tanks in WoT, including the Chi-Ha. Its 344 HP places it in the top 50% for hit points among same-tier light tanks (peer average: 343). Frontal hull armor of 25mm ranks in the top 69% for the class (peer average: 31mm). Top forward speed of 40 km/h is faster than 14% of peer vehicles in this tier and class.
Direct comparisons
- Chi-Ha vs 10TP — tier 3 light tank from Poland
- Chi-Ha vs A7E3 — tier 3 light tank from UK
- Chi-Ha vs AMX 38 — tier 3 light tank from France
- Chi-Ha vs BT-5 — tier 3 light tank from USSR
- See full tier 3 light tank tier list — all 37 vehicles ranked
About this vehicle
Developed by Mitsubishi from 1935 through 1937. The vehicle was mass-produced from 1938 through 1942, alongside an upgraded Shinhoto Chi-Ha for the last two years, with a total of 1,220 vehicles of both types manufactured. The Chi-Ha and Shinhoto Chi-Ha tanks were widely used by Japanese forces in China, and after Japan capitulation, these vehicles were used by both the PLA and Kuomintang forces in the Civil War of 1946.
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What tier is the Type 2597 Chi-Ha in WoT?
The Type 2597 Chi-Ha is a tier 3 light tank from China.
Is the Chi-Ha a premium tank?
No — the Type 2597 Chi-Ha is a researchable tech-tree vehicle, not a premium tank.
What's the top speed of the Chi-Ha?
40 km/h forward, 15 km/h reverse.
How much armor does the Chi-Ha have?
Hull armor: 25mm front, 25mm side, 20mm rear.