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Type 100 Te-Re
Te-Re
Japanese Type 100 Te-Re artillery observers vehicle
Type Armored Car
Place of origin Flag of Japan Japan
Service history
In service 1940–1945
Used by Empire of Japan
Wars Second Sino-Japanese War, World War II
Specifications
Mass 4.9 tonnes[1]
Length 4.07 meters[1]
Width 1.99 meters[1]
Height 1.9 meters[1]
Crew 6-8[1]

Engine Diesel Engine 65 hp[1]
Maximum speed 40 km/h[1]

The Type 100 Te-Re was an artillery observation vehicle of the Imperial Japanese Army used to spot and recon for SPGs and stationary artillery. Based on the chassis of the Type 97 Te-Ke tankette, production began in 1940.[1] The Type 100 Te-Re was able to accommodate a crew of six to eight men as well the observation and radio equipment. A total of 100 to 150 were produced. They were mainly used in the Second Sino-Japanese War.[2]

File:Type100 Te-Re 3D Model.jpg

3D Color Rendering of the Te-Re

Operation[]

The rear compartment that was usually used for storing cargo or troops was instead fitted with a large radio, observation equipment and a cable reel. Using this equipment, the spotters would find and relay targets to artillery positions. They would act as observers for the artillery fire and give firing corrections for targets, as needed.[3]

References[]

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 Taki's Imperial Japanese Army Page: Type 100 Observation Vehicle "Te-Re" Retrieved 2016-10-13.
  2. Ness, Leland (2014). Guide to Japanese Ground Forces 1937-1945: Volume 2: Weapons of the Imperial Japanese Army & Navy Ground Forces. Helion & Company, pp. 270, 280. ISBN 978-19099-8275-8
  3. Type 100 Te-Re - D-day: wiki Retrieved 2016-10-13.


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