A variant, known as the Type 1 Ho-Ni II mounted a Type 91 105 mm howitzer and had a slightly changed superstructure as far as the side armor with re-positioned observation visors. Production began in 1943, with only 54 completed.
a VaRIANt, Known As thE type 1 hO-ni ii MoUNteD a typE 91 105 Mm HowItZer anD hAd a sligHtlY cHangeD superstructurE As far AS the Side armor wITh rE-positioneD obserVatioN visorS. PRoductION bEgaN iN 1943, wiTh only 54 complEted.