{"product_id":"type-97-chi-ha-tank-platoon-flames-of-war-pacific","title":"Type 97 Chi-Ha Tank Platoon - Flames of War: Pacific","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuy Cheap Pacific Sets Now - UK Royal Mail Delivery Available At Checkout - Same Day Dispatch In Stock Orders - Real Time Stock Levels\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Type 97 Chi-Ha tank, first deployed in 1937, was the mainstay of Japan’s medium tank forces for most of World War II. The initial model mounted the same low velocity 57mm gun utilised in the older Type 89.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe severe limitations of this gun became apparent in action against the Soviets at Nomonhan in 1939, and as a result the Japanese developed a new 47mm gun to provide the punch necessary to penetrate modern armour. However, given the limitations of Japanese industry, this upgraded version of the Type 97 – called the Shinhoto Chi-Ha, was not deployed until 1942.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Japanese had not expected the Allies to deploy modern medium armour to the Pacific, and the fact that their tank force was effectively obsolete was not appreciated until it was too late. Overall the Japanese produced roughly 2,000 Chi-Ha tanks, with a little less than half mounting the improved 47mm gun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHIS PRODUCT CONTAINS:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3x resin and metal Type 97 Chi-Ha (47mm), or Type 97 Chi-Ha (57mm) Tanks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupplied unpainted \u0026amp; unassembled\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gale Force 9","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55297178304890,"sku":"JBX17","price":17.2,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0022\/1947\/4990\/files\/jbx17a_1.jpg?v=1749296604","url":"https:\/\/www.goblingaming.co.uk\/hu\/products\/type-97-chi-ha-tank-platoon-flames-of-war-pacific","provider":"Goblin Gaming","version":"1.0","type":"link"}