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Armor and ground forces of the Axis forces during World War II.
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Difference Type 95 early & late
Anmoga
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Posted: Friday, March 21, 2014 - 09:53 PM UTC
Hi to everybody,

I would appreciate any help regarding the difference between early production and late production Type 95 Ha-Go tanks.

I have both Dragon's early production Type 95 and see no difference between them and the new late production.

Thanks in advance,
Angel
goldnova72
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Posted: Saturday, March 22, 2014 - 01:38 AM UTC
The Dragon news item said rounded front fenders , new cupola and uparmoured glasis plate and a tow hook ! Didn't one version have strenghtened / modified side beams on the road wheel pairs ?
russamotto
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Posted: Saturday, March 22, 2014 - 11:33 AM UTC
I haven't been able to find photos of the modification but I have read about it being tried as an attempt to reduce the extremely rough ride-the Ha Go pitched and bucked miserably even at low speed. I don't think it worked out very well.
chefchris
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Posted: Saturday, March 22, 2014 - 11:53 AM UTC
Not to mention the armoured protection was horrible. hahahaha. Maybe the rough ride wasn't so bad.

Anmoga
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Posted: Monday, March 24, 2014 - 06:32 AM UTC
Thanks for your help guys.

Best regards,
Angel
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