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of the E-75 Jagdtiger II<\/strong>, modified to meet <strong>Imperial Japanese Army (I.J.A.) requirements<\/strong> for a <strong>domestically produced heavy tank destroyer<\/strong>. Designed for <strong>long-range anti-armor engagements and coastal defense<\/strong>, this version retained the <strong>heavily armored casemate structure<\/strong> of its German counterpart while integrating a <strong>120mm Type 10 naval gun<\/strong>, originally used on warships, to provide <strong>superior firepower against both armored and fortified targets<\/strong>.<\/p><p>A total of <strong>230 units<\/strong> were produced, with the <strong>Ho-Ri II<\/strong> seeing action in <strong>defensive engagements and counter-offensive operations, including the Reverse Landing Operation on Saipan<\/strong>.<\/p><h2><strong>Design and Modifications<\/strong><\/h2><p>The <strong>Ho-Ri II<\/strong> retained the core structure of the <strong>E-75 Jagdtiger II<\/strong> but featured key modifications to suit <strong>Japanese engineering capabilities and battlefield needs<\/strong>:<\/p><ul><li><strong>Primary Armament:<\/strong> Equipped with a <strong>Type 10 120mm naval gun<\/strong>, adapted for land combat.<ul><li><strong>Long-range penetration power<\/strong>, capable of engaging <strong>enemy heavy tanks and naval landing forces<\/strong>.<\/li><li><strong>Modified for casemate mounting<\/strong>, allowing for <strong>stable firing and effective recoil management<\/strong>.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Armor Protection:<\/strong> Retained the <strong>200-250mm thick sloped frontal armor<\/strong>, making it <strong>highly resistant to direct anti-tank fire<\/strong>.<\/li><li><strong>Engine and Mobility:<\/strong><ul><li>Due to <strong>resource limitations<\/strong>, the engine power was <strong>15% lower than the original German version<\/strong>, slightly reducing <strong>mobility and acceleration<\/strong>.<\/li><li>Maintained a <strong>top speed of 35 km\/h<\/strong>, still sufficient for <strong>strategic repositioning<\/strong> in defensive operations.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><h2><strong>Operational Role<\/strong><\/h2><p>The <strong>Ho-Ri II<\/strong> was designed for:<\/p><ul><li><strong>Long-range anti-armor combat<\/strong>, using its <strong>120mm naval gun to neutralize enemy tanks and fortifications<\/strong>.<\/li><li><strong>Coastal defense missions<\/strong>, supporting <strong>island fortifications and repelling amphibious assaults<\/strong>.<\/li><li><strong>Heavy fire support in urban and jungle warfare<\/strong>, where its <strong>powerful gun and thick armor provided critical advantages<\/strong>.<\/li><\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-86c08aa\" data-id=\"86c08aa\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5216735 elementor-widget elementor-widget-wd_text_block\" data-id=\"5216735\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"wd_text_block.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-text-block reset-last-child text-left\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<h3><strong>Reverse Landing Operation on Saipan (1947)<\/strong><\/h3><p>One of the most notable engagements of the <strong>Ho-Ri II<\/strong> was its <strong>role in the Reverse Landing Operation on Saipan<\/strong>. During a <strong>counterattack to reclaim the island<\/strong>, Ho-Ri II units provided <strong>fire support against enemy positions and naval landing craft<\/strong>, using their <strong>naval-grade firepower to bombard enemy defensive lines<\/strong>.<\/p><p>Despite <strong>fuel shortages and limited reinforcements<\/strong>, the <strong>Ho-Ri II units inflicted heavy losses on advancing enemy armor<\/strong>, proving their effectiveness in <strong>both land and coastal combat scenarios<\/strong>.<\/p><h2><strong>Specifications<\/strong><\/h2><ul><li><strong>Weight:<\/strong> <strong>75-80 tons<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Armor:<\/strong> <strong>200-250mm sloped frontal armor<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Primary Armament:<\/strong> <strong>Type 10 120mm naval gun (field-modified for tank use)<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Secondary Armament:<\/strong> <strong>Hull-mounted Type 97 machine gun<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Mobility:<\/strong><ul><li><strong>Engine:<\/strong> <strong>Locally adapted engine, 15% less power than the original German variant<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Top Speed:<\/strong> <strong>35 km\/h<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Operational Range:<\/strong> <strong>160 km<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Crew:<\/strong> <strong>6 (Commander, Gunner, 2 Loaders, Driver, Radio Operator)<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Production Quantity:<\/strong> <strong>230 units<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Role:<\/strong> <strong>Tank destroyer, coastal defense, heavy fire support<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><h3><strong>Legacy<\/strong><\/h3><p>The <strong>Ho-Ri II<\/strong> represented <strong>Japan\u2019s attempt to field a heavily armored tank destroyer<\/strong>, capable of countering <strong>advanced enemy armor and fortifications<\/strong>. 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