Type 3 Chi-Nu
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? | * Features Great gun depression like many other Japanese tanks | + | * Features Great gun depression like many other Japanese tanks. | |
? | * Fairly potent firepower with the top 75mm gun | + | * Fairly potent firepower with the top 75mm gun. | |
? | * Small size and fairly low height give the Chi-Nu an incredible camo factor | + | * Small size and fairly low height give the Chi-Nu an incredible camo factor. | |
? | * Top guns accuracy and aimtime are surprisingly good | + | * Top guns accuracy and aimtime are surprisingly good. | |
? | * Decent agility, despite mediocre top speed | + | * Decent agility, despite mediocre top speed. | |
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? | * Absolutely pathetic armor from all angles. Very thin with no slope (Large howitzers will be your demise) | + | * Absolutely pathetic armor from all angles. Very thin with no slope. (Large howitzers will be your demise) | |
? | * Not even the frontal turret is strong due to the absence of a mantlet. Hull-down tactics are severely limited due to this | + | * Not even the frontal turret is strong due to the absence of a mantlet. Hull-down tactics are severely limited due to this. | |
* Unimpressive top speed of just 38 KM/H (Most mediums can do at least 40 KM/H) | * Unimpressive top speed of just 38 KM/H (Most mediums can do at least 40 KM/H) | |||
* Very fragile modules and crew. You can expect at least 1 crew member death when getting shot at. | * Very fragile modules and crew. You can expect at least 1 crew member death when getting shot at. | |||
? | + | * Very light weight (less than 20 tons!) means even light tanks can ram you for a moderate amount of damage. | ||
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The Chi-Nu is in many ways, a below average medium tank. However, it makes up for it with the Type 5 75mm gun, arguably one of the best medium tank guns at Tier V. One must keep in mind, however, the somewhat disappointing soft stats on the Japanese tanks; for example, be sure to aim completely, as you will often miss horribly if you do not. | The Chi-Nu is in many ways, a below average medium tank. However, it makes up for it with the Type 5 75mm gun, arguably one of the best medium tank guns at Tier V. One must keep in mind, however, the somewhat disappointing soft stats on the Japanese tanks; for example, be sure to aim completely, as you will often miss horribly if you do not. |
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Type 3 Chi-Nu
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410,000 Cost |
600126 HP Hit Points |
17.64/18.813.93/21.3 t Weight Limit |
- Commander
- Gunner
- Driver
- Radio Operator
- Loader
270300 hp Engine Power |
38.8/16 km/h Speed Limit |
3034 deg/s Traverse |
15.3121.54 hp/t Power/Wt Ratio |
YesYes Pivot |
// mm Hull Armor |
50/35/2550/35/25 mm Turret Armor |
AP//HE
AP//HE Shells |
0/2000/26
82/2800/60 Shell Cost |
75/75/100125/125/175 HP Damage |
87/131/29124/155/38 mm Penetration |
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26.09 r/m Standard Gun ▲
12 Rate of Fire Standard Gun |
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Standard Gun
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Standard Gun
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1956.75 Standard Gun ▲
Standard Gun
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Standard Gun
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1500 Damage Per Minute Standard Gun |
m ▲
0.42 m With 50% Crew: 0.52 m ▲
0.37 Accuracy With 50% Crew: 0.458 m |
s 2.3 s 2.3 Aim time |
3636 deg/s Turret Traverse |
360° Gun Arc |
-15°/+20°-10°/+15° Elevation Arc |
12060 rounds Ammo Capacity |
1515 % Chance of Fire |
m 340 m 350 View Range |
m 350 m 550 Signal Range |
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The Type 3 Chi-Nu is a Japanese tier 5 medium tank.
The Type 3 Chi-Nu medium tank is a modification of the Type 1 Chi-He with a new turret and gun. The tank was the most powerful among wartime Japanese mass-produced vehicles. However, only 60 vehicles were manufactured due to shortages of components and materials.
Make no mistake, the Chi-Nu is much more a mobile fire support tank than a real medium. Neither its speed nor its armor makes it a close quarters fighter. However, thanks to its accurate and deadly gun, the Chi-Nu makes a great second line sniper. Be warned though, if spotted, it is highly advised to seek cover as the Chi-Nu makes for a soft and attractive target.
The Type 3 Chi-Nu leads to the O-I, and the Type 4 Chi-To.
Modules / Available Equipment and Consumables
Modules
Tier | Engine | Engine Power (hp) |
Chance of Fire on Impact (%) |
Weight (kg) |
Price ()
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IV | Type 100 Kuurei V-12 | 270 | 15 | 630 | 10500 | |
V | Type 100 Kakyuu V-12 | 300 | 15 | 650 | 15200 |
Tier | Suspension | Load Limit (т) |
Traverse Speed (gr/sec) |
Rmin | Weight (kg) |
Price ()
| |
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IV | New Medium Tank Hei (19) | 18.8 | 30 | 0 | 6300 | 4000 | |
V | Type 3 Chi-Nu | 21.3 | 34 | 0 | 6300 | 8800 |
Tier | Radio | Signal Range (m) |
Weight (kg) |
Price ()
| |
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IV | Type 94 Mk. 4 Hei | 350 | 90 | 2350 | |
V | Hei | 400 | 130 | 3800 | |
VI | Type 96 Mk. 4 Bo | 425 | 50 | 14000 | |
VIII | Type 3 Otsu | 550 | 240 | 22000 |
Compatible Equipment
Compatible Consumables
Player Opinion
Pros and Cons
Pros:
- Features Great gun depression like many other Japanese tanks.
- Fairly potent firepower with the top 75mm gun.
- Small size and fairly low height give the Chi-Nu an incredible camo factor.
- Top guns accuracy and aimtime are surprisingly good.
- Decent agility, despite mediocre top speed.
Cons:
- Absolutely pathetic armor from all angles. Very thin with no slope. (Large howitzers will be your demise)
- Not even the frontal turret is strong due to the absence of a mantlet. Hull-down tactics are severely limited due to this.
- Unimpressive top speed of just 38 KM/H (Most mediums can do at least 40 KM/H)
- Very fragile modules and crew. You can expect at least 1 crew member death when getting shot at.
- Very light weight (less than 20 tons!) means even light tanks can ram you for a moderate amount of damage.
Performance
The Chi-Nu is in many ways, a below average medium tank. However, it makes up for it with the Type 5 75mm gun, arguably one of the best medium tank guns at Tier V. One must keep in mind, however, the somewhat disappointing soft stats on the Japanese tanks; for example, be sure to aim completely, as you will often miss horribly if you do not.
The armor and mobility are poor when compared to the Sherman and Panzer IV H, and trying to get to some of the locations they can may land you in trouble. The Chi-Nu is sluggish for a medium tank, but nimble enough to deal with heavies. You will often be penetrated by High-Explosive shells from 105mm/10.5cm howitzers, and module damage is almost guaranteed when hits are taken. A Chi-Nu taking fire from any and all enemies will wither quickly unless it can find cover. Here, the gun-depression is your crucial asset as it allows you to take advantage of most kinds of terrain.
What the Chi-Nu excels at is sniping. The Type 5 75mm gun delivers on this role with its solid balance of penetration, alpha damage, accuracy, aim-time, and reload-time. Stick to the second line and place accurate fire into the enemies distracted by your heavies, pushing up with them as needed. Alternatively, you can take up well-concealed positions and provide fire from there. The Chi-Nu is graced with decent camo-rating due to its small size. Finding terrain and foliage to blend into is not difficult for you. Because its turret turn speed is the slowest for tier V non-premium mediums, it can be safely played like an American TD, albeit much slower. With that said, the Chi-Nu will never fail to reward players who can take advantage of its strengths and mitigate its weaknesses.
Early Research
- First you should research the tracks.
- Then get the gun and turret, because your grind will be frustrating if you do not have the final, or at least third, gun. Turret adds 40HP.
- Go from there.
Suggested Equipment
Gallery
Historical Info
In 1944, The Chi Nu development started and was completed in the same year. The hull of the Chi-He was taking, the turret ring enlarged, and an early Chi-Ri turret design was taking and mounted on the hull. It retained the same engine from the Chi-He, 240 horsepower diesel engine. Top speed was 38.8kph. The Type 90 75mm field gun was modified and became the Type 3 75mm tank gun and mounted onto the tank. And thus production began in Japan in anticipation of an inevitable land invasion of Japan itself. A total of 166 Type 3 Chi-Nu tanks were produced, 55 in 1944 and 111 in 1945. None have seen any action.
The Type 3 Chi-Nu was the last mass-produced Japanese tank of the Second World War.
Armor
Turret front: 50 Turret side: 35 Turret rear: 25
Hull front: 50 Side hull: 25 Rear hull: 20
Historical Gallery
Sources and External Links
Light Tanks | IRenault Otsu • IIType 95 Ha-Go • IIType 97 Te-Ke • IIIType 97 Chi-Ha • IIIType 98 Ke-Ni • IVType 5 Ke-Ho |
Medium Tanks | IIChi-Ni • IIType 89 I-Go/Chi-Ro • IVType 1 Chi-He • VType 3 Chi-Nu • VType 3 Chi-Nu Kai • VIType 4 Chi-To • VIIType 5 Chi-Ri • VIIISTA-1 • VIIISTA-2 • IXType 61 • XSTB-1 |
Heavy Tanks | IIIType 91 Heavy • IVType 95 Heavy • VO-I Experimental • VIHeavy Tank No. VI • VIO-I • VIIO-Ni • VIIIO-Ho • IXType 4 Heavy • XType 5 Heavy |
Tank Destroyers | |
Self-Propelled Artillery |