Thought some might be interested in these videos of a newly restored Japanese tank on it's first test here in Oregon.


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That thing needs a tune-up on its engine ASAP, it smokes like crazy.

Japanese tanks had diesel-engines, right? I wonder if its the original one, or a modern replacement.

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The Japanese used both Diesel and Gasoline engines in their tanks. The Chi-Ha used a Diesel.

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your not wrong about the smoke my god . one would the tank wos hit with a
shell
but a very nice toy wwll done.. best krieg

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