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Type 4 Ka-Tsu
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Type4Ka-Tsu

Armoured Personnel Carriers (APC) · Japan · 1943
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Type4Ka-Tsu

Type 4 Ka-Tsu
Type 4 Ka-Tsu Photo: Robert Jackson · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Protection
10
Troop Capacity
15
Mobility
40
Self-Defence Firepower
25
Survivability
10
Amphibious Capability
80
Versatility
30
Reliability
20
Technology
15
Cost-Effectiveness
25
Origin Japan
CategoryArmoured Personnel Carriers (APC)
EraWorld War II
In service1943–1943
Operators2 countries
Quantity49
Data Quality85%
22
Armoured Personnel Carriers (APC) MASS Rating
14/15
World War II
216/220
All-Time
Armoured Personnel Carriers (APC) · 10 axes scored
Protection
10
Troop Capacity
15
Mobility
40
Self-Defence Firepower
25
Survivability
10
Amphibious Capability
80
Versatility
30
Reliability
20
Technology
15
Cost-Effectiveness
25
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the armoured personnel carriers (apc) category.
01 / Overview
Type 4 Ka-Tsu
Country
Production
1943–1943
Quantity
49
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
ARMOURED PERSONNEL CARRIERS (APC) · WORLD WAR II
14
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
35
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
22
armoured personnel carriers (apc) category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the armoured personnel carriers (apc) category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General5MOD.5
  • Service Entry Year1944
  • Combat Weight16 t
  • Crew5
  • Vehicle ClassAmphibious armored personnel carrier
  • In ServiceNo
◈Armament5MOD.5
▣Protection11MOD.11
◇Mobility6MOD.6
  • Engine Typegasoline (petrol) in a water-tight pressure box
  • Engine Power62 hp
  • Power-to-Weight3 hp
  • SuspensionTracked
  • Max Road Speed9.259 km/h
  • AmphibiousYes
▤Dimensions3MOD.3
  • Length11 m
  • Width4 m
  • Height2.25 m
⬢Production3MOD.3
  • Total Production49
  • Production Start1,943 year
  • Variants0
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
  1. 1943Production started
83
years in service
0
years in production
49
units produced
0
countries operating
ⓘ 2 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries2country
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