Type 3 Chi-Nu
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? | 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 | + | 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. | |
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? | * | + | *Good gun-depression, a crucial asset | |
? | + | *Well-rounded 75mm gun, one of the best at Tier V | ||
? | * | + | *Decent camo-rating and low-profile | |
? | *Good credit maker due to low repair cost | + | *Good credit maker due to low repair cost and high AP penetration | |
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? | The Chi-Nu is in many ways, a below average medium tank. However, it makes up for it with | + | 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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+ | 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. | |||
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+ | 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. | |||
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Type 3 Chi-Nu
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[Client Values; Actual values in
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 |
r/m ▲
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:
- Good gun-depression, a crucial asset
- Well-rounded 75mm gun, one of the best at Tier V
- Decent camo-rating and low-profile
- Good credit maker due to low repair cost and high AP penetration
Cons:
- Bad armor, sides are overmatched often
- No gun manlet, a limit to hull-down tactic
- Slower than its counterparts
- Modules and crew members are damaged frequently
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.
- Go from there.
Suggested Equipment
Gallery
Historical Info
The development of the Chi-Nu, based on the Type 97 Chi-Ha, started in May, 1943 and finished by October of the same year, at the urging of the Imperial Army. However, production of the Chi-Nu did not commence until 1944, as what little resources Japan could muster were mostly allocated to the Imperial Navy. A total of 166 Type 3 Chi-Nu tanks were produced, 55 in 1944 and 111 in 1945. They were planned to be used in the defense of the Japanese home islands, and therefore never saw combat.
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 |