Based on the chassis of the Type 97 Te-Ke tankette, production of the vehicle began in 1940.

[1] 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.

[2] Using the radio and observation equipment, the spotters would find and relay targets to artillery positions.