| Type 98 So-Da | |
|---|---|
 Type 98 So-Da | |
| Type | Ammunition carrier[1] |
| Place of origin |
 Empire of Japan |
| Production history | |
| Produced | 1941-?[2] |
| Specifications (Type 98 So-Da[2]) | |
| Mass | 5 tons |
| Length | 3.8 m (12 ft 6 in) |
| Width | 1.9 m (6 ft 3 in) |
| Height | 1.6 m (5 ft 3 in) |
| Crew | 2 |
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| Armor | max 12 mm |
Main armament | none |
| Engine |
diesel engine 65 PS/2300 rpm |
| Payload capacity | 1 ton[1] |
| Suspension | Bell crank |
| Maximum speed | 40 km/h (25 mph) |
The Type 98 So-Da (九八式装甲運搬車 ソダ Kyūhachi-shiki Sōkounpansha So-Da) was an ammunition carrier used by the Imperial Japanese Army in World War II. In addition it could also tow artillery and carry personnel.[citation needed]
APC captured by 6th Rajputana Rifles in Burma, Feb 1945
History and development[]
After the introduction of the Type 97 Te-Ke tankette, an unarmed version Type 98 So-Da appeared, designed to serve in the role of ammunition carrier.
Footnotes[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Skrzypacz, Marcin (2005). ""Type 98 So-Da" in Encyklopedia Uzbrojenia". Archived from the original on February 2, 2008. http://web.archive.org/web/20080202175115/http://www.dws.xip.pl/bron/japonia/j204.html. via archive.org
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Type 1 Ho-Ha at "Taki's Home Page - Imperial Japanese Army" website
References[]
- Foss, Christopher F (2002). The Encyclopedia of Tanks and Armored Fighting Vehicles: The Comprehensive Guide to over 900 Armored Fighting Vehicles from 1915 to the Present Day. Thunder Bay Press. ISBN 1-57145-806-9.
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