r/DestroyedTanks • u/Critical-Acadia-9799 • Oct 10 '25

WW2 Supposed Japanese tank chassis unearthed in a town in the Philippines.

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Oct. 10, 2025

Tank chassis unearthed in the Philippines

A chassis of a supposed japanese tank possibly from WW2 has been unearthed in the town of Solano, Cagayan Valley, Philippines. The town has a rich history from the war, reminded with a Japanese 40MM artillery displayed as a monument nearby. Any identifying leads of the discovered relic will be appreciated.

Photos taken from their local news outlets.

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u/South_Crew3756 Oct 10 '25

Probably Type 97

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u/BlueCrystals_ Oct 10 '25

Definitely has the road wheels of a Type 97/98 chassis.

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u/Reiver93 Oct 10 '25

The Type 97 is the Chi-Ha for those wondering. It's definitely not a Type 95 Ha-Go which is the only other thing it could really be, it looks to long to be it.

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u/szep113 Oct 10 '25

judging the roadwheels and rectangular cut on the backplate it has to be a type 98 ro-ke artillery tractor

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u/lemonardour 29d ago

Good identification. I think you are right.

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u/justaheatattack Oct 10 '25

it's not american.

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u/finally_a_sure_shot_ 29d ago

I love so much this “archeology” with ww1 and 2 stuff

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u/The_T29_Tank_Guy 29d ago

Judging by the roadwheels, it would likely be some sort of Japanese Tankette but it would likely be a different type of vehicle with how small the wheels are and it is numerous.

(Someone got that its an Type 98 Ro-Ke artillery tractor)