6. Kugelpanzer – Japan
Producer: Not Known
Nazi Germany and the Japanese Empire (Kwantung Army) are the main users.
Price: not specified
The German word “Kugelpanzer” means “spherical tank,” and that is precisely what the Kugelpanzer was. During World War II and the Sino-Japanese War, Nazi Germany and the Japanese Empire (also known as the Kwantung Army) employed the round tank, a one-man armored vehicle.
Kugelpanzer via Pinterest: @mach5hk
The history of the Kugelpanzer is a little unclear. Apart from the fact that the Japanese really only utilized one, not much is known. Because there are no records for the machine and the only surviving model is in tattered condition, it remains a mystery. With only 5mm of armor, the 1.8-ton vehicle was only employed for minor recon missions. Other than that, not much is known.
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