Japanese Type 97 WW2 Tank

Explore a pivotal armored vehicle of the Second World War with the Sluban M38-B1107 Japanese Type 97 WW2 Tank. With 563 pieces and an age recommendation of 10+, this detailed building set offers an engaging project for military history enthusiasts, display collectors, and anyone drawn to classic tracked vehicles. Its compact proportions, angular hull, turret, tracks, and period-inspired detailing capture the distinctive character of the Type 97 in compatible construction bricks.

The set includes two ways to build the model, adding extra interest for collectors who enjoy comparing different configurations or revisiting a favorite design. Whether assembled as a focused display piece or used as part of a larger historical vehicle collection, it provides a satisfying balance of construction, visual detail, and recognizable armored-vehicle character.

Designed for hands-on building and thoughtful display, the M38-B1107 makes an excellent addition to a military-themed shelf, study, or hobby workspace. The 563-piece format offers enough substance to feel rewarding without becoming overwhelming, while the 10+ recommendation makes it accessible to younger builders and experienced enthusiasts alike. Add this Japanese Type 97 tank to your Sluban collection for a distinctive piece of twentieth-century military history.

The Type 97 Chi-Ha was a Japanese medium tank introduced in 1937. It was developed as an improvement over earlier Japanese designs, with a riveted hull, a rotating turret, and a 57 mm main gun in its original configuration. The tank was built for the Japanese Army and became one of Japan’s most widely produced armored vehicles of the period.

Type 97 tanks saw service during the Second World War, particularly in the campaigns in China and across the Pacific. Their relatively light armor and modest armament reflected the conditions for which they had been designed, including infantry support and operations over difficult terrain. Later versions received upgrades, including a longer 47 mm gun, creating differences in appearance and battlefield role among surviving examples.

Today, the Type 97 Chi-Ha remains recognizable for its compact silhouette, rounded turret, and distinctive interwar-to-World War II engineering. This Sluban model offers a brick-built interpretation of that historically important Japanese tank without losing the practical, functional character that made the original so notable.