Based on the chassis of the
Type 97 Te-Ke tankette, production of the vehicle began in 1940. The Type 100 Te-Re was able to accommodate a crew of six to eight, while designed to carry observation and radio equipment. The rear compartment was for the spotters and radio operator instead of being used for storing cargo or troops. It was fitted with a large radio, observation equipment and a cable reel. The exact number of units converted and produced is not known. Estimates vary between 80 or 100 to 150 units produced. They were mainly used in the
Second Sino-Japanese War. ==Operation==