The Type 89 medium tank I-Go (八九式中戦車 イ号, Hachikyū-shiki chū-sensha I-gō) is a medium tank used by the Imperial Japanese Army from 1932 to 1942 in combat operations of the Second Sino-Japanese War, at Khalkhin Gol against the Soviet Union, and in the Second World War.

On the evening of July, 2, 1939, the 1st Tank Corps (Gen. Yasuoka Masaomi) clashed with the Soviet 11th Tank and 7th Armored Brigades. A total of 34 Type 89s were engaged at Khalkin …

The Type 89 tank destroyer (military designation PTZ-89, industrial designation WA320) is a Chinese armored, tracked, tank destroyer vehicle developed by Norinco for the People’s Liberation Army.

Between 1931–1942, the Type 89 Tank was the Imperial Japanese Army (IJA) main tank used in the Second Sino-Japanese War, Battle of Khalkhin Gol (Nomonhan Incident) and during World War II in the Pacific Theater.

The Type 89 I-Go medium tank design was completed in 1929. Originally designed as a light tank, newly added features and equipment pushed the weight above the 10-ton mark, thus the design was re-classified as medium tank.

May 14, 2019 · As an infantry light tank, the type would showcase strong cross-country performance qualities, reliability and firepower suitable for tackling enemy troop concentrations and fortified structures.

Dec 7, 2013 · Type 89A and Type 89B tanks were used by the Army and special landing groups of the Imperial Navy. Production continued until 1937, when they were replaced by the Type 97 Chi-Ha medium tank.

The Type 89 I-Go medium tank was used by the Imperial Japanese Army from 1932 to 1942 in combat operations of the Second World War. It was driven through the rear drive sprocket and featured nine bogies, mounted in pairs on each side, with the forward bogie on …

The Japanese Type 89 series of Medium Tank was a 1920’s reversed engineered British Vickers tank. This was armed with a 57mm main gun and a radial gasoline engine.

Type 89 medium tank I-Go (八九式中戦車 イ号 Hachikyū-shiki chū-sensha I-gō) was a medium tank used by the Imperial Japanese Army. Main gun: 57mm. Crew: 4 soldiers. Variants: Type 89A I-Go Kō and Type 89B I-Go Otsu.