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Type 100 Te-Re
Artillery Observation Vehicle From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Type 100 Te-Re was an artillery observation vehicle of the Imperial Japanese Army used to spot and recon for SPGs and stationary artillery.
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Design
Based on the chassis of the Type 97 Te-Ke tankette, production of the vehicle began in 1940.[1] The Type 100 Te-Re was able to accommodate a crew of six to eight, while designed to carry observation and radio equipment. The rear compartment was for the spotters and radio operator instead of being used for storing cargo or troops. It was fitted with a large radio, observation equipment and a cable reel. The exact number of units converted and produced is not known. Estimates vary between 80 or 100 to 150 units produced. They were mainly used in the Second Sino-Japanese War.[1][2]
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Operation
Using the radio and observation equipment, the spotters would find and relay targets to artillery positions. They would act as observers for the artillery fire and give firing corrections for targets, as needed.[3]
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