Imperial Japanese Forces
River Warships & Railways
Type 93 So-Mo 'Sumida'
Railrider Armoured Car
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The Type 93 So-Mo Sumida Rail Riding Armoured Car was a Japanese experimental vehicle designed for railway operations. Mounted on railroad tracks, it featured light armor and a machine gun for reconnaissance and security purposes. It was used briefly during World War II but saw limited deployment.
Type 95 So-Ki
Railriding Tankette - Early Model
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The Type 95 So-Ki Rail Riding Tankette was a Japanese experimental vehicle designed for operations on railroad tracks during World War II. It featured a small, lightweight frame ideal for rail reconnaissance and limited combat roles.
Type 95 So-Ki
Railriding Tankette - Early HMG Model
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Armed with a 7.7mm machine gun, offering modest firepower for rail-based operations. The tankette’s primary purpose was to provide mobility and fire support for infantry in areas with rail infrastructure, enabling quick movement along the extensive Japanese railway network during the war.
Type 95 So-Ki
Railriding Tankette - Late Model
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The Type 95 So-Ki was designed to travel along Japan’s railways, which were a key logistical advantage during the conflict. Its ability to quickly move across long distances on tracks made it an asset for strategic reconnaissance and delivering fire support to frontline units in specific regions.
Type 95 So-Ki
Railriding Tankette - Late HMG Model
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Though innovative, the Type 95 So-Ki was not mass-produced, and its limited operational use meant it had minimal impact on the course of the war. It represented a unique, but ultimately impractical, attempt to adapt existing tank designs for Japan’s complex logistical and combat needs.
