Type 98 So-Da
| Type 98 So-Da | |
|---|---|
Japanese type 98 So-Da (1944) |
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| General properties | |
| crew | 2 + 10 soldiers |
| length | 3.8 m |
| width | 1.9 m |
| height | 1.6 m |
| Dimensions | 5 t |
| Armor and armament | |
| Armor | 4-12 mm |
| Main armament | no |
| agility | |
| drive | Diesel engine 49 kW (65 PS) |
| Top speed | 40 km / h |
| Power / weight | approx. 9.8 kW / t (13 PS / t) |
| Range | 200 km |
The Type 98 Armored Car So-Da ( Japanese 九八 式 装甲 運 搬 車 ソ ダ , Kyūhachi-shiki sōko unpansha So-Da ) was a Japanese armored personnel carrier during World War II , which was used to transport ammunition and soldiers. It was designed in 1938 ( Kōki 2598, hence the type designation) and used by the Imperial Japanese Army until 1945 .
history
In 1938, building on the Type 97 Te-Ke - Chassis 98 So-Da designed the type and armored vehicle for the ammunition and troop transport. It could carry up to a ton of ammunition or 10 soldiers. While the Type 1 Ho-Ki was not particularly popular with the army due to its low top speed, the So-Da could convince with 40 km / h. Due to its low side armor, it could only be used to a limited extent as an infantry fighting vehicle, as the soldiers carrying it were only poorly protected.
technology
The type 98 So-Da weighed five tons and had a maximum speed of 40 km / h. A three-ton trailer could be attached to the Type 98 to expand the transport capacity.
Web links
- Type 98 Armored Ammunition Carrier "So-Da". Taki's Page, accessed June 10, 2015 .
- Type 98 So-Da Armored Personnel and Ammo Carrier. wardrawings.be, accessed on June 10, 2015 .
- Type 98 So-Da japán csapatszállító jármű. masodikvh.hu, accessed June 10, 2015 (Hungarian).
See also
Individual evidence
- ↑ a b c Type 98 Armored Ammunition Carrier "So-Da". Taki's Page, accessed June 10, 2015 .
- ↑ Type 98 So Da. PacificWrecks.com, accessed June 10, 2015 .
- ↑ Type 98 Armored full-track (So-da). gunsight.jp, accessed June 10, 2015 .