− | The Type 97 medium tank was the main tank of the Imperial Japanese Army, commonly known as the "Chi-Ha".<br> | + | ''The Type 97 medium tank was the main tank of the Imperial Japanese Army, commonly known as the "Chi-Ha".<br>In order to improve the Chi-Ha's anti-armor capability for its role as infantry support, the "Chi-Ha Kai" was equipped with a new main gun with better penetration power.<br>In some situations, it was able to overcome armored forces of the other great powers. |