This Tank Is A Land Battleship

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The Japanese Ka-Chi is a somewhat rare event tank in War Thunder. It's special in that it has pontoons that turn it into a quasi boat. The pontoons give it a ton of extra survivability, and the cannon is quite potent.
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This Tank Is A Land Battleship

[@Spookston]

I should've used sea shanties as background music for this one

[@lepershing1902]

Yee

[@TheGrace020]

Arrrrrrrrr me matey time to get CASed

[@Martinustheginger]

BLYMY THERES BLOODY SHIP INCOMING

[@DaPumaTank]

I’m mad I nonpenned this from the side with a bt7

[@yazovgang]

Day 77 of asking spookston to play the 15 cm sIg

[@arlobones3410]

The boat that’s more effective than the tanks around it

[@bigtall25]

The tank more effective than the boats around it

[@ousou78]

Meanwhile in early Naval we had boats with T-34 turrets more effective than the other regular boats.

[@BubbleBelly]

Speaking about the Japanese 47mm, for the longest time I've been saying how strong the Chi-Ha Kai is at 2.3. Insane gun, great reload, stabilized, 12 degrees of gun depression, meh armor, but good mobility.

[@jvelas_]

Yeah, the Chi-Ha Kai and the Chi-He are pretty good tanks for their BR.

[@snowthearcticfox1]

Wait the chi ha Kai is stabilized? Hm I might have to check it out.

[@soldatnr444]

@@snowthearcticfox1shoulder stabilizer

[@narodwpsanialy1940]

Bro you trippin balls.

[@TitaniusAnglesmith]

Insane isn't the word I'd use

[@EndOfCenturyTyrant]

I remember the glitch when this thing would warp and 50 metre tall towers grew off of it. Could you make a video about historical inaccuracies at top tier? I see loads of people talking about the M1A2 SEP missing armour.

[@mrimdumb4537]

Was the tower its tracks? I vaguly remeber somthing about that

[@aiedenoldstien9751]

Or the BMP 2M getting equipment that it doesn't have after being moved from top tier. Modern Russian tanks getting far more than they should and being treated far better than most other tanks. Meanwhile the American tanks/vehicles being treated as inferior in general as they strip a lot of features from them. There's also the Swedish jets where they got rid of the tracers since the Swedish use a tracking radar to fire. Though guess what Gajim didn't give them that other nations have.

[@EndOfCenturyTyrant]

@@mrimdumb4537 I got a screenshot of it once, a few days later I saw it in the changelog for a small update

[@homiepat5469]

gaijin when russian tanks cant tank but american ones can: 😱😱😱😱😡😡😡🤬

[@GhostycrewJaeger]

I've seen those when I first started warthunder I just stared at it trying to make what I'm looking at

[@Iron_Blood_Enjoyer1933]

Your old 'Tanks that should be added to War Thunder' videos were always something I'd watch to see what Gaijin seemingly will not add because they're too focused on top-tier to care about WWII vehicles anymore. I'd love to see another one in the future, as there's still thousands of vehicles out there to be pondered on.

[@hazloner117]

I second this but for cold war vehicles instead of WWII, there's got to be a whole bunch of whacky bullshit we haven't seen from secondary powers during the 60s-70s

[@liladoodle]

They're focusing on top-tier because overpriced & overpowered premium equals money.

[@doomguy.23frommars60]

Well they are focused on top tier but they regularly add new ww2/low tier vehicles every update my guy

[@The_gaming-Nexus77]

like the turan line

[@R4DI4LR4CER]

I was blessed by the snail and received this from the ice cream SL boxes, it's brilliant fun. Playing it on Tunisia and camping the enemy-side bridge at C from the water is hilarious.

[@anewviewer6686]

In the name of the guy at 5:20 I must say that it wasn't an iron cross. That was the emblem of the Romanian tankers in WW2. As a fellow Romanian, I also use it on my French and German tonks.

[@kalox3210]

Same bro

[@staticaleel5068]

To be fair, it is historically accurate to put it on your panzer 35t

[@anewviewer6686]

@@staticaleel5068 And TACAM T-60s. Gaijin, pls, gib TACAM T60.

[@OddBawZ]

NOW WE NEED TO PLAY THE LAND SHIP SINKER! THE CHI-HA LONG GUN! :)

[@liladoodle]

Glory to thee, Mr. OddBawZ.

[@Chad_Thundernuts]

The Ka-Chi's survivability comes down to the pontoons acting as spaced armour, as well as there is a pressurized tube inside the hull which houses the crew, which also acts as spaced armour. Then there's the sheer number of crew which can make this thing a menace to kill sometimes.

[@SaintTheuhhh]

I think it’d be nice if you played more French tanks :) the Mars-15 seems like a lil gargoyle

[@Neptunyu]

that thing is not 50cal proof. (Learned that the hard way)

[@AlmostAGinjaNinja]

I call my Mars-15 the smol gentleman. he’s humbly unstabilized and vulnerable to a strong wind, but small with a surprisingly effective gun and really decent mobility. I really enjoy it despite all its quirks.

[@baptystyk3265]

​@@AlmostAGinjaNinjaso the rather low pen isn't that much of a disadvantage?

[@user-ck8wj9sr3h]

Surprisingly I enjoyed playing this tank. Got 3 nukes with it.

[@baptystyk3265]

@@user-ck8wj9sr3h oh nice, I'll consider grinding it then

[@nightshadedawn]

That fact that you missed that M3 GMC at 11:39 is AMAZING

[@chaosXP3RT]

Spookston: I think they're trying to overpressure me Me when playing WT: Shoot tanks until they die

[@hazloner117]

I was wondering why I never had a problem with these things in low tier, normally when you play a tank I get flashbacks to fighting it with my swedish paper bag tanks. Then I remembered what shells low tier Sweden gets and realized I probably just accidentally 1-shotted these without knowing what they were.

[@foo-foocuddlypoops5694]

Closest we'll get to a Spookston Naval Battles video

[@0mn0mable]

Spookston: complains about too many aircraft in tank game also Spookston: plays boat in tank game ... yeah, okay buddy

[@ZeykronZ]

B O A T T A N K T A N K with the B O A T

[@CZ350tuner]

The Ka=Chi also served in the Australian army, in the Pacific theatre. They had more than 20 captured Ka-Chi tank and operated them with the pontoons removed. Many photographs exist of this tank in Australian markings.

[@Laptop46]

Imma keep it real with you, I don't even play war thunder anymore (for a multitude of reasons) but you are the rare WT channel I stayed subbed to. Your videos are plain enjoyable.

[@IndSoc]

You missed the M3 GMC right in front of you at 11:41. I was dying

[@manoletomol]

legally blind

[@Orca19904]

0:35 LMAO @ the meme with the two versions of the Army Combat Uniform, which perfectly encapsulated one of the main reasons soldiers hated the original version.

[@LimeInDisguise]

Spookston you should play the russian traktor tank destroyer, the Zis-30, its so hilarious to play with its wacky suspension and to use in an uptier day 36

[@fre_]

Somehow got a talisman in it lmao, that thing's a menace

[@thatguy-me8pb]

@@fre_ i got a talisman on the M22

[@I_Cant_win_engagements_D2]

This was really good! You should play a lineup with this and maybe some other Japanese tanks that get the 47. Maybe throw in a cas for flavour

[@MuphynDragon]

This is my second biggest "I wish I grinded" tank

[@Jake_the_tank]

11:23 - hearing that team rocket bit made me smile. Thank you Spookston.

[@heavyore_]

Another cool Japanese tank is the chi-ha Long gun. Sherman pen with tons of explosive filler.

[@Comandercheez112]

It looks like an t-28 with an long chassis.

[@agarlicsorbet6482]

7:43 that's a Grassy Knoll shot right there

[@theoneandonlyartyom]

the pontoons use a classified ww2 era japanese technology, it contains a miniature black hole in it capable of absorbing all damage

[@No1harris_98]

I’d love to see spookston play the Pz III N at 3.0, would definitely be cool to see.

[@dioxie]

Thanks for making my days :)

[@MaybeImSmart]

The ka-chi! My favorite tank to use when grinding star events. Glad you made a video on it Spoopy.

[@kylemartin1166]

My favorite part about this thing is that the pontoon on the front (not sure about the rear) will also stop most heat shells because of how much internal space it has too.

[@alekzandah360]

I'd love to see a video on the SK-105 Kuirasser (which is an austrian tank in the french tech tree). It's also the only actual tank operated by the brazilian marines

[@purplestrawberrysunset]

Kürassier

[@Crim1_]

i remember when the Char 2c came out, ground battles were basically naval battles for a good couple days with these two tanks going up against each other

[@brianmabon4703]

I saw a squadron of these try to cross the lake on Poland, so naturally I tried to join them with my LVT. We got halfway across before anyone started shooting at us, and returning fire was impossible due to how bumpy it was but I was cackling the entire time

[@thefuturist1867]

thanks for playing more japanese tanks Spookston, maybe the Ke Ni too would love to see you sufffer hehe

[@asynan4628]

I think Spookston should try Ke-Ni, its rare to see WT gameplay with that JP gremlin tank

[@Kazuma_Kiryu247]

Day 4 of asking spookston to play the st. Emil with the overkill 128mm at 4.3

[@rebelsoldier8013]

This is one of my favorite tanks. I used this to grind out the crafting event

[@LazerPig]

Gotta love that Garth Marenghi refrence

[@vethenoir]

you suck

[@buckshot9113]

Yo Spookston, you should try out the AMX-50 Foch. It's a beast at 7.3.

[@tranchdepain3010]

Hey spook you should really play the ebr 1951 or the fcm 36 if you wanna have pain ❤

[@dreixler]

yaaaaay Ka-Chi, I knew you would make a video sooner or later :) thanks, it is really a battleship

[@mattdeloire8193]

Absolutely great video as per usual

[@jvelas_]

Yeah, it seems the Ka-Chi is quite good for it's BR. If I could suggest another Japanese tank, it would probably be the Chi-Tos, I found them quite fun. (Day 1)

[@matt.fromtheinternet]

Spookston you should play the ARL-44 that would be cool i think.

[@oohhboy-funhouse]

I would like the Garupan line up. Damn the BR, we are bringing a MK4.

[@julmdamaslefttoe3559]

the intro is a throwback i didnt expect.

[@nicksanza109]

the sides also have spaced armor, and the first HEAT that can pen through the thickest part of the front is the 105mm HEATFS from the L7A1 Cannon

[@SemoventeDa]

Hey Spook, you should play the Semovente 75/46 M43. It's a deeply overshadowed italian tank destroyer which can deliver an heavy punch but it's deeply ignored the potential it has. I am not gonna surrender in proposing this. (Day 96)

[@raggum1052]

The legend.

[@Kay-51995]

Honestly kinda fun terrorising matches with this thing. Anyway, (day 31 asking) you should try the Japanese STA1/2/3/Type 61 (they're all kinda the same), decent mobility, good gun and great sight magnification makes them pretty fun to play.

[@dreamfulld.8082]

Just received the plush today, it's awesome !! Thank you Spook

[@natedog61441]

I felt called out at 9:40, its 9:10pm and i didnt drink anything, still in my work pants on the sofa

[@ijn4438]

This monster's so much fun, though I've noticed in Poland that the water is ridiculously violent to it. Edit: Just played a match and ended with a 18-0 run in this monster.

[@c8007459]

Please tell me how to get this tank? Please.

[@owenvanscoyk3116]

3:00 you can tell he’ll live because the definition of “foreshadowing” never popped up

[@chiefpapos]

WOOOO SPOOKSTON UPLOAD, YEAH!

[@diegodaza4140]

Day 32 telling you for play with the Italian P40, happy day

[@yoboyhere]

Play minecraft.

[@MM10567]

gajin will kill him

[@ArfiniGa]

Yes I need him to

[@UnikekoAsteri]

Spookston really need a Minecraft therapy

[@TheT-90thatstaresintoyoursoul]

Maybe on a 2nd channel? The Algorithm doesn’t like if you deviate from your normal content.

[@Slimclemby]

Bars

[@getoutofmywalls]

Nothing better than a Spookston video after a long day of work

[@samandreiespiritu2833]

Finally. I gave up commenting on spookston's videos to play the ka-chi, but he delivered

[@dragon5521]

8:18 I was not expecting DK. I was drinking at the time. Now i have a mess to clean up. Thanks spookston

[@Mystic-Midnight]

Would love to see the Ta-Se, it is my current favorite lowtier AA that is actually a TD. It fits into my Ka-Chi Lineup and it's AA capabilities are beautiful with the full HE belt

[@JHCuero5282]

5:03 That was a great time for the War Thunder nuke ad to play for me.

[@merc741]

I'd like to see you use the MBT2000. It's such a fun tank with that reverse speed being very handy

[@heiliger_otter]

youre one of the few pros who doesnt use bushes. thank you for making it possible to defeat someone like you

[@MrSourceMan]

I hope to see more Garth Marenghi's Darkplace memes, it has so many quotable moments.

[@Deoxy_Na]

I remember first seeing this thing in low tier and I actually said out loud "WHAT THE HELL IS THAT THING?"

[@certifiedboylover3428]

5:17 its 2023 he can be whatever he wants ❤

[@Weenerneenerchickendinner]

I love this tank. It is so derpy that I laugh. I use this when I am having a bad day.

[@lepershing1902]

Itnis Wednesday my dudes, and that means a Spook video :D (Thoughts on AML/Eland 90?)

[@LinkLaine]

imagine resting from naval battles in Tank RB and seeing this

[@02nightowl]

i saw this and thought you finally played it after reading my 15+ comments lmao, glad to see someone else loves this low tier maus xD

[@lock386]

I would not have guessed Spook being a Texan

[@Mystic-Midnight]

I love this thing, I have every mounted lmg or mg or even just cannon decorations on this thing and i fave it an imperial meatball flag on the front

[@anthonyfarrell7720]

I got an ad at 5:06 The cliff hanger omg😂.

[@TheCluelessuser]

Love that Garth Maranghi intro!

[@sinkoeuro3395]

That Ke-ni was like, You're my friend now

[@zacjhyor]

That little tank at the beginning wasn't trying to push you. He thought: " oh good, moving cover". :P

[@rockwellwebb8586]

Man the the team rocket reference got me

[@muhammetaydogmus4404]

I like how there wasn't even a trace of water during the entire boat gameplay

[@BattleSaberj]

when this thing was added, it started at 1.0 (now is 2.0), at medium/long distances was really hard to kill (using pontoons)

[@FaradayModels]

Love your vids. Please play the Foch next

[@SuperSherman44]

The Ka-Chi is a little monster. Very annoying to fight when you’re firing HE. Thank you Spookston for making good WT content🫶

[@cphonestabber2683]

No what would be really cool. You teaming up with Odd with some Chi Ha long gun type action.

[@mekenzi1391]

The fight with the LVTs turned ground battles to Naval battles for a moment

[@RandomWebDev]

just in time before my meal got cold, now i can bulk with the perfect video on

[@plagueprincess1870]

the little ke ni following you around was cute af

[@kenitoken6869]

Spookston should play another land battleship, the ZACHLAM TAGER

[@_Pigen]

ZACHLAM TAGER

[@ironicbadger5146]

Spookston you should play the Type-61 or STA-3. Very mobile medium tanks with a decent enough gun, I find them great for flanking and surprising people!

[@bobhamburger3615]

Less goo!! New upload

[@andreicrisan5526]

11:20 Ka-Chi vs two LVTs; you were basically in a naval battle there.

[@Snipez4104]

It's even worse for me right now. Took a nap after some dentist work and now I have now idea were my keys teleported to.

[@macdonaldakanu369]

Is it weird that I am slightly addicted to whatever memes spoksto will use the start of this video? 😅

[@Gabryal77]

I love all the teammates using you as mobile cover

[@karlfrisker3601]

5:17 That's the Cross of Michael I, not an Iron Cross. It was the identification mark of Romanian vehicles in WW2

[@nikolasfoulger1127]

I think they should make the pontunes destructible, maybe not from AP or APHE, but give it a good couple of hits from HE or HEAT, especially the larger ones, and those things will only save you like once or twice before they vaporize

[@Mach-2-Fishbed]

I mean, It's 2.0, still has 50mm of frontal armor, a crew of 7, a fairly decent gun with a good reload and shoulder stabilizer. I think it would be fair if a couple AP or APHE rounds eventually blew the pontoons off with HE/HEAT taking fewer. Plus it's an event vehicle so it's probably going to be in the hands of decent players.

[@ekommm37]

the goblin levels were off the charts at 9:26

[@scrublord522]

The ARL-44 still needs some love, funny spooky dog man! The 90mm gun is always a good time, especially when Jumbos and Tigers get too confident and think they can block a shot from it (they can't)

[@orientalornamental]

13:57 the daemon's speech to me as I, mortally wounded, crawl to the back of the bunker to trigger the back up melta bomb

[@kaiberuss]

spook: maybe i should charge right in, one does not charge in in a ka-chi

[@mr.cogwheel]

The gaz72k is a really fun truck to play