Type 3 Ho-Ni III

Tank Destroyer Tier 5 Japan

Type 3 Ho-Ni III is a tier 5 tank destroyer from Japan in World of Tanks. This is a researchable tech-tree vehicle.

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Type 3 Ho-Ni III stats at a glance

The Type 3 Ho-Ni III has 400 hit points , 25mm of frontal hull armor , and a top speed of 40 km/h. . The vehicle can equip 2 different gun configurations, allowing for varied playstyles.

Hull & survivability

Hit points (HP)400
Weight6.0 t
Hull armor (F / S / R)25 / 25 / 25 mm

The front-to-side armor ratio is 1.0:1. Side armor is relatively comparable to the front, meaning the Ho-Ni III can absorb some side hits in close-quarters fighting.

Mobility

Top forward speed40 km/h
Top reverse speed15 km/h

Forward-to-reverse speed ratio is 2.7:1. Reverse speed is limited, so pre-aim and exposure timing matter more on this vehicle.

Camouflage

Camo (stationary)31.9%
Camo (moving)19.1%

Available guns (2)

Gun Tier Damage Pen Reload RoF
7.5 cm Tank Gun Type 88 4 4.0s
7.5 cm Tank Gun Type 90 5 4.5s

How Ho-Ni III compares to its peers

There are 19 tier 5 tank destroyers in WoT, including the Ho-Ni III. Its 400 HP places it in the top 67% for hit points among same-tier tank destroyers (peer average: 400). Frontal hull armor of 25mm ranks in the top 78% for the class (peer average: 52mm). Top forward speed of 40 km/h is faster than 22% of peer vehicles in this tier and class.

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About this vehicle

At the beginning of 1944, Hitachi Ltd. was tasked with developing a tank destroyer. This small series TD based on the Type 97 Chi-Ha tank was designated the Type 3 Ho‑Ni III. Instead of a rotating turret, a stationary welded cabin was mounted on the ready-made chassis. Its combat weight reached 17 tons but this did not affect its mobility. A total of 31 vehicles were produced. However, due to the Japanese capitulation, these tank destroyers never saw combat.

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Frequently asked

What tier is the Type 3 Ho-Ni III in WoT?

The Type 3 Ho-Ni III is a tier 5 tank destroyer from Japan.

Is the Ho-Ni III a premium tank?

No — the Type 3 Ho-Ni III is a researchable tech-tree vehicle, not a premium tank.

What's the top speed of the Ho-Ni III?

40 km/h forward, 15 km/h reverse.

How much armor does the Ho-Ni III have?

Hull armor: 25mm front, 25mm side, 25mm rear.