The Type 5 Na-To was the penultimate tank destroyer developed by the Imperial Japanese Army in the closing stages of World War II.
Towards the end of the Pacific War, Japanese field commanders realized that nothing in the inventory of the Japanese army would be able to withstand the increasingly advanced tanks and armored vehicles fielded by the Allies, and that a more powerful version of the Type 3 Ho-Ni III was necessary. Development was rushed through on a new design, which was completed in 1945. The Japanese army immediately issued an order for 200 units to be completed in 1945. However, by that time production was impossible due to material shortages, and by the bombing of Japan in World War II, and testing was not yet completed by the end of the war.
The Type 5 Na-To made use of the chassis of the Type 4 Chi-So medium tracked carrier, combined with a Type 4 75 mm AA Gun as its main anti-tank armament. Secondary armament was the same gun as was used on the Type 4 Chi-To tank – a Type 4 75 mm tank gun, was based on the Type 88 75 mm AA Gun.
Towards the end of the Pacific War, Japanese field commanders realized that nothing in the inventory of the Japanese army would be able to withstand the increasingly advanced tanks and armored vehicles fielded by the Allies, and that a more powerful version of the Type 3 Ho-Ni III was necessary. Development was rushed through on a new design, which was completed in 1945. The Japanese army immediately issued an order for 200 units to be completed in 1945. However, by that time production was impossible due to material shortages, and by the bombing of Japan in World War II, and testing was not yet completed by the end of the war.
The Type 5 Na-To made use of the chassis of the Type 4 Chi-So medium tracked carrier, combined with a Type 4 75 mm AA Gun as its main anti-tank armament. Secondary armament was the same gun as was used on the Type 4 Chi-To tank – a Type 4 75 mm tank gun, was based on the Type 88 75 mm AA Gun.
| Type 5 Na-To | |
|---|---|
| Type | tank destroyer |
| Place of origin |  Japan |
| Specifications | |
| Weight | 15 tons |
| Length | 5.80 meters |
| Width | 2.4 meters |
| Height | 2.75 meters |
| Crew | 7 |
| | |
| Armor | 12 mm max |
| Main armament | Type 5 75mm AA gun |
| Secondary armament | Type 97 7.7mm machine gun |
| Engine | diesel 165 PS/2000 rpm 150 HP |
| Suspension | bell crank |
| Speed | 40 km/h |
