Flames of War: Type 97 Te-Ke Recon Tankette Platoon - Japanese recon armor. BATTLE FRONT JBX13

Product contents Type 97 Te-Ke Reconette Platoon

The Type 97 Te-Ke Reconette Platoon by Flames of War allows you to incorporate one of the most effective reconnaissance and liaison vehicles deployed in the Pacific Theater during World War II into your Imperial Japanese Army forces. Designed as a light tankette to replace earlier models, the Type 97 Te-Ke stood out for its mobility, compact profile, and ability to operate in rough, jungle terrain that was otherwise difficult to access.

Equipped with a light gun or machine gun in the turret and powered by a rear diesel engine, this small armored vehicle provided the Imperial command with an excellent reconnaissance platform to locate enemy positions, guide advancing infantry, and harass Allied supply lines.

How to use the Type 97 Te-Ke Reconette Platoon in Flames of War

On the tabletop, the Type 97 Te-Ke fulfills the vital role of spearhead scouting for your Japanese formations. Its main strength lies in its ability to utilize terrain cover, infiltrate behind enemy lines, and draw out rival ambushes or defensive fire before you commit your main assault troops.

Thanks to its reconnaissance rules, this platoon enables your combat units to advance with greater security, clearing the path for Type 97 Chi-Ha medium tanks and securing strategic objectives quickly during the opening turns of the game.

Box contents

• 4 highly detailed plastic Type 97 Te-Ke reconnaissance tankettes.
• 1 decal sheet with Imperial Japanese Army military insignia.
• 1 plastic crew and commander sprue.
• Corresponding unit cards for the Japanese army in Flames of War.

Assembly and painting

The miniatures are supplied unpainted and unassembled. Assembly requires plastic adhesive, modeling tools (flush cutters, hobby knife, and precision files), and miniature paints.

You can decorate your vehicles using classic Japanese three- or four-color camouflage (brown, field green, khaki, and the characteristic yellow wavy stripe or star), adding mud effects, jungle dust, and operational wear on the suspension to reflect the extreme conditions of the Pacific Front.

Who is this product ideal for?

• Flames of War players building or expanding an Imperial Japanese Army force.
• Tactical commanders seeking fast, point-efficient units to dominate the reconnaissance phase.
• Modelers and historians passionate about the Pacific War and World War II light armored vehicles.

Recommended related games and products

• Flames of War rulebooks and campaign books focused on the Pacific Theater (Pacific War).
• Special Naval Landing Force or Imperial Japanese infantry platoons to coordinate combined assaults.
• Type 97 Chi-Ha or Type 95 Ha-Go medium and light tanks to provide heavier armored support for your scouts.
• Sets of paints, washes, and weathering pigments for Japanese military camouflage.
• Plastic glue and precision assembly tools.

The Type 97 Te-Ke Reconette Platoon is an essential tactical addition for any Flames of War player looking to control battlefield intelligence and lead the Empire's advance with speed and precision.