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  Type 89B I-Go Otsu Medium Tank   Villa Escudero
IJA


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1990

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Justin Taylan 2006
Tank History
Delivered to the Imperial Japanese Army (IJA) as Type 89 I-Go medium tank hull number unknown.

Wartime History
This tank was transported to Luzon in the Philippines. By early April 1945, this tank was part of static defenses in the vicinity of Mount Malarayat in the Malepunyo Range. Damaged by U.S. Army attack and abandoned intact.

Wreckage
In 1946, this tank and Japanese weapons were recovered by landowner Don Arsenio Escudero and transported to his property at Villa Escudero.

Display
The tank is displayed at Villa Escudero Plantation & Resort outdoors in a display area near the Villa Escudero Museum and residence.

References
Thanks to Tony Fredo for additional information

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Last Updated
October 14, 2025

 

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Type 89
I-Go

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