Kurogane Type 95 Scout Car – Photos & Video

Foto-galerija a Kurogane Tip 95 Izviđački automobil, The Type 95 Kurogane (“Black Metal”) reconnaissance car was a Japanese scout car used during the war with China and World War II in the East. Between 1937 and 1945 approximately 4,800 were built. It was the only completely Japanese designed reconnaissance car ever used by the Japanese Army, which tended to use civilian cars. The Type 95 could accommodate only 3 persons – two in the front and one in the back. The two-cylinder air-cooled petrol engine was an advantage in cold climates encountered in China and it had 4-wheel drive. It was unarmed and unarmoured.

Izvor: Kurogane Type 95 Scout Car on Wikipedia

The Kurogane Type 95 was a lightweight 4×4 reconnaissance vehicle developed by the Japanese Army in the 1930s. It was the only completely Japanese-designed scout car used during World War II.

Design and Specifications

• Official designation: Type 95 – 4 X 4 Scout Car
• Manufacturer: Kurogane (Tokyu Kurogane Industries)
• Production years: 1936-1944 (approx. 4,700 built)
• Body styles: 2-door roadster, 2-door pickup truck, 4-door phaeton
• Layout: Front-engine, four-wheel-drive
• Engine: 1.2 L – 1.4 L air-cooled, OHV 45° V-twin 2-cylinder
• Power: 33 hp (24.6 kW) @ 3,300 rpm
• Transmission: 3 forward speeds, 1 reverse
• Dimensions:
  • Wheelbase: 2,000 mm (78.7 in)
  • Length: 3,600 mm (141.7 in)
  • Width: 1,520 mm (59.8 in)
  • Height: 1,680 mm (66.1 in)
  • Curb weight: 1,100 kg (2,425 lb)
• Top speed: 75 km/h (47 mph)
• Range: 450 km (280 mi)

Funkcije

• Four-wheel drive with transfer case
• Air-cooled engine ideal for cold climates
• Tall wheels for rough terrain
• Simple and rugged design for field conditions

The Type 95 was nicknamed the “Yonki” meaning “all-wheel drive” and the “Black Medal” by Japanese forces. It provided greater mobility than motorcycles and was used for reconnaissance, messaging, and personnel transport roles across the Pacific theater.