konflikt 47 type 97 kai shiboru chi ha light tankShocked by their first encounters with Allied Matilda, Lee, and Sherman tanks, the Chi Nu medium tank represented Japans attempts to modernise their armoured forces during a period of intense conflict and rapid technological advancement. It was armed with a Type 3 75mm tank gun, capable of engaging Allied tanks more effectively. Additionally, the Chi Nu had improved armour compared to its predecessors, with a frontal armour thickness of up to 50 mm.