Type 2597 Chi-Ha

Modules

Tier	Gun	Penetration (mm)	Damage (HP)	Rate of fire (rounds/minute)	Dispersion (m/100m)	Aiming time (s)		Weight (kg)	Price ()
II	45 mm 20K	51/88/23	47/47/62	26.09	0.46	1.7		313	2530
IV	47 mm Gun Type 1	81/130/25	70/70/90	20	0.44	2.3		411	21000
II	57 mm Gun Type 97	30/55/28	75/75/95	20	0.46	2.3		150	2000

Tier	Engine	Engine Power (hp)	Chance of Fire on Impact (%)		Weight (kg)	Price ()
III	Mitsubishi Type 97	170	15		650	5000
IV	Type 100 V-12 W	200	15		630	8600
IV	Type 100 V-12 A	240	15		630	10500

Tier	Suspension	Load Limit (т)	Traverse Speed (gr/sec)	Rmin		Weight (kg)	Price ()
II	Type 97	15.9	30	B/2		5000	1270
III	Type 97-Kai	18	32	B/2		5000	1850

Tier	Radio	Signal Range (m)		Weight (kg)	Price ()
IV	Type 94 Hei	350		90	180
VI	Type 96 Bo	425		50	14000
VIII	Type 3 Otsu	550		240	22000

Compatible Equipment

Compatible Consumables

Pros and Cons

Pros:

• Somewhat sloped armor can bounce some shots
• Excellent penetration
• Decent reload and damage
• Long range radio
• Good vision range

Cons:

• Large silhouette
• Slow acceleration
• Poor maneuverability at high speed
• Expensive research cost on equipment
• Most equipment does not migrate to next tier

Performance

While designated a "light tank," the Chi-ha comes off immediately as a tank uncomfortably wedged between being a scout, combat tank or TD, all roles that it can fulfill but will not excel at. As a scout, the Chi-ha possesses excellent view range (on par with its fellow scouts, the Luchs and M3 Stuart) and arguably the best radio of its tier, with a range of 700 meters. Unfortunately, these advantages are mitigated by its dismal speed limit of 40 km/h (a limit that even the top engine must struggle to reach) and its large silhouette (which discourages passive scouting). As a combat tank or TD, the Chi-ha benefits from an ample health reservoir and its excellent top gun, which provides a good balance of penetration, alpha damage and reload time (arguably the best in its tier). Its thin armor, however, will do little to protect it in a brawl, and while you may be blessed with a lucky bounce, the Chi-ha cannot be relied on to win battles against its (predominately faster and more maneuverable) peers, never mind Tier IVs and Vs. As a TD, the Chi-ha has an excellent gun for its tier, capable of penetrating anything it will face in its tier and most of the tier after from the front. Combined with a reasonably good firing rate, the Chi-ha would come off as a good surrogate TD were it not for its dismally large silhouette and its underwhelming maneuverability.

Due largely to its uncomfortable position, the Chi-ha is forced to adapt as necessary to its situation, switching between those three roles when necessary. The Chi-ha's low speed will prevent it from adequately moving ahead of the team as a passive scout compared to its friskier scout peers, and so during this time, the Chi-ha best shines as a support tank, hanging behind and using its powerful gun to discourage enemy scouts or pick off unwary targets thanks to its great radio range. In the midgame, the Chi-ha can take up the task of scouting if other scouts are unavailable, or can continue as a second-line sniper. By the endgame, the Chi-ha's great gun and health pool will allow it to easily pick off weakened enemies before they can do enough damage. Provided that it supports and is supported by its peers, the Chi-ha can fill multiple roles comfortably as a second-line scout or combat tank.

Early Research

• The Chi-ha's stock gun is absolutely useless, with less penetration than the Tier II T2 medium's stock gun. It's secondary gun, while appropriate for its tier, will not be very useful in the tier V battles it will be forced into. Prioritize your gun and serve as a second-line sniper, and then upgrade your deficient speed.
• Go on from there.