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"Ooarai Type 3, Immobilized!"
―Ami Chouno

The Type 3 Chi-Nu (三式中戦車 チヌ San-Shiki Chū-Sensha Chi-Nu) was a Japanese medium tank built as a stopgap solution to match the American M4 Sherman medium tank and the last Japanese tank to be brought in service.

History[]

Development[]

When the Pacific War broke out, the mainstay of Japanese armored forces the Type 97 Chi-Ha and Type 95 Ha-Go were already obsolete having trouble even against the light M3 Stuart, some programs were developed to upgrade or replace the ageing tank such as the Type 97 Shinhoto Chi-Ha or the Type 1 Chi-He. When the M4 Sherman appears in the Pacific during the later stages of the war, the Imperial General Headquarters saw the urge to develop a new medium tank able to match and counter the Sherman, the Type 4 Chi-To, however due to delays and problems during the development they needed a simpler and more rapid solution, the Type 3 Chi-Nu was born.

Developed from May to October 1943, the Chi-Nu used the same chassis and suspensions as the Type 1 Chi-He with a larger turret mounting the 75mm Type 3 Gun (a modification of the Type 90 75 mm Field Gun), however the low priority of the tank production and the lack of raw materials postponed its production until 1944, when most of the Japanese factory had been damaged by the American strategic bombing. As a result, only 166 Chi-Nus were built.

A modified variant known as the Chi-Nu Kai (or Chi-Nu II) was planned, it was to be equipped with the turret of the Chi-To medium tank and the Type 5 75mm tank gun.

Operational History[]

Instead of being deployed overseas as older tanks were, the Chi-Nu remained in the Japanese archipelago to meet the American Invasion of Japan projected in 1945. However as Japan surrendered before the invasion occured, the Chi-Nu never saw combat action, and thus its actual combat effectiveness is still open for debate.

In Girls Und Panzer[]

Anime[]

The Type 3 was found by Nekota abandoned in a parking lot and was assigned to her alongside Piyotan and Momoga forming Anteater Team.

During the tournament final match against Kuromorimine Girls Academy, the Type 3 didn't shine, being the first tank destroyed of the match. Momoga accidentally engaged the reverse gear and put the tank directly in Erika's Tiger II's line of fire, but by doing so it prevented Oarai's flag tank from being destroyed.

Manga[]

The tank performed the same as in the anime.

Der Film[]

In the exhibition match against St. Gloriana/Pravda, the Type 3 was part of Miho's detachment to assault St. Gloriana tanks on the golf course. But after Chi-Ha-Tan reckless charge, Pravda managing to break Ooarai backguard forcing them to retreat in the city, the Chi-Nu tried alongside other tanks to divide their enemy like they did during the match against Kuromorimine, Darjeeling didn't fall for the diversion. The tank regrouped with the others at the OY line and shelter and manage to dispose of a T-34/76 until the line was broken leaving no choice but to retreat, it later lead a T-34/76 in a trap for the B1 Bis and the Hetzer. It ultimately meet its demise when pursuing the Churchill and was destroyed by Katyusha's T-34/85.

During the match against All-Stars University Team, the Type 3 was part of Team Dandelion and took part in the engagement against Rumi's Pershings in the swamps until it retreat to the amusement park. In the park it was assigned at the southern gate but was called at the eastern gate to support St. Gloriana when the T28 Super Heavy Tank breached Ooarai's defenses but it ended up retreating with the others until being trapped in the amphitheater. They managed to escape thanks to Rabbit Team's ferris wheel diversion and scatter alongside Katyusha and Leopon Team, they managed to destroy one of the three pursuing Pershings in the western themed part of the park. During the last stage of the match, when persued by Alice, Momoga accidentally broke one of the direction lever sending the tank in an out of control spinning, the helpless tank was quickly finished by the Centurion.

Little Army 2[]

Ooarai Girls Academy fielded their Type 3 during the Commemorative Cup repechage match against Bellwall Academy. The Chi-Nu was placed alongside almost Ooarai tank as an ambush on the top of a highway interchange while the Panzer IV lured some enemy tanks in a trap, Bellwall's T-44 and Jagdpanther took the bait and were welcome by a fierce fire barrage where the T-44 was destroyed however it is unknown who destroyed it. The Type 3 was later immobilized by Bellwall's Panzer II squad allowing Bellwall's Tiger to destroy it.

Das Finale[]

During the 41st Winter Continuous Track Cup first round match against BC Freedom High School, the Type 3 was seen stuck like the other on the wooden bridge exchanging fire with BC tanks then miraculously evacuate the bridge. During the last stage of the battle when BC Freedom's attempts to escape, the Type 3 manage to destroy one of the remaining SOMUAs and was soon after destroyed by Andou attempting to destroy the flag tank.

During the tournament quarter-finals match against Chi-Ha-Tan Academy, the Type 3 spent the first part of the match by being harassed and exchanging with Chi-Ha-Tan tanks. Since settled at the lake the Type 3 was seen engaging the Ka-Mi then Chi-Ha-Tan's main force, after the Tiger(P) was detracked Anteater Team was sent with Duck Team to protect the flag-tank from Chi-Ha-Tan's charge. After the evacuation and leading Chi-Ha-Tan into a trap, the Type 3 is seen pursuing the retreating tanks.<to be continued>

Trivia[]

  • In the match against Kuromorimine the Chi-Nu is immobilized before firing even a single shell, which is a nod to the fact that this tank was only stationed in Japan in preparation for a possible invasion of the homeland and thus never saw combat.
  • Compared to the other tanks found by Ooarai girls, Chi-Nu was found in a relatively pristine and clean condition.
  • In World of Tanks, it is possible for the Chi-Nu to equip with the longer barreled 75 mm Type 5 gun, also the gun for the subsequent Type 4 Chi-To and Type 5 Chi-Ri, but like the Tiger I with the 88 mm L/71 gun, it will affect the vehicle despite the firepower improvement.
    Japanese Type 3 Chi-Nu tank 1

    Type 3 in JGSDF Ordnance School Parking lot

  • It's late entry into Ooarai service also reflects to its late-war deployment for the defense of Japan that wasn't saw combat service there.
  • A surviving Chi-Nu is located at the JGSDF Ordnance School in Tsuchiura, Japan and this is the basis for the parking lot scene where this tank was found.
  • The tank was named Type 3 because its development was finished in 1943 (Imperial year 2603).

Gallery[]

Type 3 Chi-Nu 2


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