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Armies > Battlefield 1942 > Japan

	Chi Ha 97 The Chi-Ha light tank was no match for the Russian and U.S. tanks. At Nomonhan, Japanese troops were nearly wiped out because the Chi-Ha’s guns could not stop the enemy tanks. In response to this failure, Japan increased the armor and firepower of the Chi-Ha, but the newly unveiled U.S. M4 Sherman exceeded the capability of the updated Chi-Ha.
	Hanomag Sdkfz.251 Though smaller than the M3 half-track, the Hanomag Sdkfz.251 had a little more speed than its American counterpart. It differed from the US half-track in that it didn’t have front-wheel drive, which meant less control in certain terrain. However, with its larger track system, the Hanomag was a superior off-road vehicle. Armory included flamethrowers and heavy artillery.
	VW Type 82 Kübelwagen Literally translated, the German Kübelwagen means “bucket car". This lightweight vehicle was produced up until the end of World War II. Though similar in size to the U.S. Willys jeep, the 2-wheel drive Kübelwagen did not have the same off-road capabilities.
	SdKfz.124 Wespe First used by the Germans at Kursk, the SdKfz.124 Wespe (which translates as “Wasp”) was essentially a high-powered gun mounted on the undercarriage of an outdated tank. By fitting a howitzer on the tracks of an otherwise obsolete Panzer II tank, the Germans built a powerful support vehicle for their Panzer tank divisions.
	Aichi D3A1 Val This plane Gained notoriety during WWII as a dive-bomber with excellent speed. After delivering its payload, the Val had the unique ability to hold its own in dogfights. The Aichi D3A1 played a role in the attack on Pearl Harbor and also scored major win against the British fleet by sinking the HMS Dorsetshire, HMS Cornwall, and HMS Hermes.
	A6M Zeke/Zero The Japanese Zeke/Zero was a carrier-based plane that could outperform Allied land-based fighters. With its lightweight construction and powerful engine, this sleek fighter was extremely fast, maneuverable, and able to travel great distances. Heavily armed and capable of exacting substantial losses, the Zero was one of Japan’s premier aircraft fighters.
	IJN Yamato The Japanese Yamato class battleship was the largest battleship in WWII. Commissioned just over a week after the attack on Pearl Harbor, and built in total secrecy, the Yamato boasted nine 18.1-inch main battery guns, carrying the most firepower of any ship ever seen. After surviving many battles in the Pacific, the Yamato was sunk in 1945, taking 10 torpedo hits before going down
	IJN Shokaku Class The IJN Shokaku’s impressive list of engagements includes Pearl Harbor, Coral Sea and Guadalcanal, but the Shokaku did not participate in the battle at Midway, and her absence was felt hard during Japan’s loss at this crucial battle. In June 1944, the Shokaku was sunk in the Battle of the Philippine Sea by the USS Cavalla, delivering a crippling blow to the IJN.
	IJN Akizuki Class The Akizuki carried an impressive arsenal, including four main batteries, each equipped with 3.9-inch, high-velocity guns. Having a rapid fire rate and the ability to hit targets at long range (up to 20,000 yards), these guns delivered heavy losses to the enemy. Over the course of the war, IJN increased armament on these destroyers with torpedoes and 25-mm machine guns.
	U-Boat Type VII C German U-boats had an extremely efficient success ratio against enemy ships, sinking one ship for every four torpedoes fired. The U-boat Type VII C had a range of about 9,700 nautical miles and was armed with four torpedo tubes in its bow and one astern. Germany’s U-boat fleet was a formidable weapon in the Atlantic, and the Type VII C was the workhorse of the bunch.
	Dai-Hatsu 14M Japan used the Dai-Hatsu landing craft effectively throughout World War II. Like the U.S. “Higgins Boats”, troops and supplies were unloaded via a panel in the bow. Used primarily for amphibious assault and supply transport, the Dai-Hatsu landing craft could also be fitted with a machine gun and used as a patrol gunboat.