Comparing: Type 97 Chi-Ha vs. Somua S35

Chi_Ha

Developed by Mitsubishi from 1935 through 1937. The vehicle was mass-produced from 1938 through 1942, alongside an upgraded Shinhoto Chi-Ha from 1941 through 1942. A total of 1,220 vehicles of both types were manufactured. The Chi-Ha and the Shinhoto Chi-Ha tanks were widely used by Japanese forces in China, the Pacific Theater, and the Kuril Islands. After the surrender of Japan, these vehicles were used by both PLA and Kuomintang forces in the Chinese Civil War from 1946 through 1949.

Somua_S35

Good firepower, armor protection, and mobility made the S35 one of the best tanks of its time. However, the small turret forced the commander to handle multiple tasks at once: searching for enemy targets, aiming and reloading the gun, and coordinating the actions of the crew. This workload reduced his situational awareness and decreased the vehicle’s effectiveness on the battlefield. By the time France capitulated on June 22, 1940, a total of 427 vehicles had been manufactured.

Modules
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Turrets
Guns
Engines
Suspensions
Radios
Main Characteristics
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Tier III III
Battle Tiers 3 4 5 3 4 5
Price 45,000 42,000
Hit Points
Signal range
Speed Limit40 km/h45 km/h
Speed Limit Back15 km/h12 km/h
Weight
Load limit
Crew
  • Commander
  • Gunner (Loader)
  • Driver
  • Radio Operator
  • Commander (Gunner, Loader)
  • Driver
  • Radio Operator (Loader)
Armor
Hull Armor
Front:
25 mm
Side:
25 mm
Rear:
20 mm
Front:
47 mm
Side:
40 mm
Rear:
35 mm
Turret Armor
Mobility
Engine Power
Horse power / weight
Traverse Speed
Max Climb Angle
Hard terrain resistance
Medium terrain resistance
Soft terrain resistance
Fire Chance
Engine Type
Turret
View Range
Turret Traverse
Traverse Arc
Armament
Damage (Explosion radius)
Penetration
Shell Price
Shell Speed
Damage / min
Rate of Fire
Reload time
Clip
Accuracy
Aim time
Elevation Arc
Ammo Capacity
Camo value
Stationary % %
In motion % %
When Firing % %
Battle performance
Accuracy % %
Neto Credits Income
Winrate % %
Damage dealt
Kills per Battle
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