The Japanese "Jeep"

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The Japanese "Jeep"

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Post by Peter H » 13 May 2009, 03:10

Type 95 Scout Car

http://commandos.strategyplanet.gamespy ... pe_95.html
The Type 95 was a lightweight 4x4 reconnaissance vehicle that was developed after the Manchurian incident which demonstrated to the Japanese Army the need for such a vehicle. The Type 95 was built by Kurogane and was the Japanese army’s only totally native designed vehicle of its type. Most of the others were derived from American designs. This car was first manufactured in 1937 and was the most widely used machine of its type by Japanese forces on all fronts during World War II. There were a variety of body types and the total number produced was around 4,800. This was the “Jeep” for the Japanese army and was nicknamed ‘Black Medal’.
Captured by Americans.From: http://mailer.fsu.edu/~akirk/tanks/japan/Japan-AC.html

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Post by Peter H » 13 May 2009, 03:15

From Taki:

http://www3.plala.or.jp/takihome/car95.htm

Not very good off road handling though?

Walk around:
http://www.primeportal.net/trucks/yuri_ ... scout_car/




And: http://www.lonesentry.com/articles/ttt/ ... rucks.html
The Japanese do not appear to have developed any number of passenger vehicles comparable to our quarter-ton trucks or command cars. Instead, standard commercial passenger vehicles are used. Sole exception encountered to date is the Model 95 (1935) reconnaissance and command car.

The Model 95 (fig. 8) reconnaissance car was developed in the years following the Manchurian Incident, when the need for an all-purpose reconnaissance vehicle became pressing. The air-cooled engine offers many advantages in operations in Manchuria and North China, where low temperatures are often experienced. Initial difficulties with four-wheel drive, and particularly with front universal joints, are believed to have been overcome. Special tires with heavy rubber lugs are provided for exceptionally difficult terrain. The vehicle is not armed.

Accommodations are provided for two persons in front and one in the rear. The driver sits on the right. Selective two- or four-wheel drive is fitted. Hoods on the headlights are provided for dimout or blackout driving. The battery compartment is to the left of the rear seat, the tool box on the right.

The engine is a 4-cycle, 45° V–2 type, 33-horsepower, with magneto-type ignition. The air-cooled gasoline-type engine is suspended from an inverted U-frame mounted at the front of the main frame and suspended in the rear by two trunnions mounted in the saddle at the transmission. An electric starter is provided, but the engine may also be cranked. Weight is 2,420 pounds, maximum speed 43 miles per hour. Fuel capacity is 12.9 gallons, with fuel consumption 31 miles per gallon. Transmission is the selective type, with three forward speeds and one reverse.


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Post by Peter H » 13 May 2009, 07:25

Thanks Taki.

Looks like one in the lead here.
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Post by hisashi » 17 May 2009, 12:42

I made a brief mention to Nihon Nainenki Co. and Kurogane 4WD in my old posting.

http://forum.axishistory.com/viewtopic. ... 4#p1269658

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Re: The Japanese "Jeep"

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Post by Peter H » 06 Jun 2009, 01:06

Photo from Shanghai 1932.I don't know if this is a civilian vehicle or army.Not the Type 95 of course.
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