Tamiya 1/16 M1A2 Abrams R/C U.S. Main Battle Tank RC Kit 56041

This large-scale, Big Tank Series R/C model assembly kit recreates the formidable modern U.S. Main Battle Tank M1A2 Abrams. The Abrams main battle tank has been around since the early 1980s. It has undergone constant upgrades to ensure that it stays at the cutting edge of military technology. M1A2s were introduced in 1992, developed to be chock-full of front-line technology and bring the M1 into the digital age. They featured depleted uranium armor, a modified commander’s cupola, Intravehicular Information System (IVIS), Commander's Independent Thermal Viewer (CITV) turret and a new style vision block, and much more! M1A2’s played a significant role in Operation Iraqi Freedom, being deployed by land forces as they moved toward Baghdad in 2003. Features: DMD unit T-08 provides action movement, lighting and sound effects. High-volume speaker provides sounds synchronised with every movement. Duralumin main chassis. GFS (Gun Fire Simulator) unit and infrared LED unit for the detection and emission of infrared beams. Resin tracks assembled with metal pins, die-cast connectors and drive. sprockets, 32 5x8mm ball bearings for the wheels. Synthetic rubber pads attached to each track. Torsion bar suspension. Powered by two 540 size motors, one motor controls forward/reverse. The other motor controls turning. Action movement includes: Rotating turret; 360° Gun elevation: from 3° depression to 20° elevation. Automatically reloads and returns to original firing position, recoil action after firing main gun. Engine start-up, shut down, acceleration, discharge and more. Digitally recorded from real tank. Specifications: Length: 615mm Height: 231mm Width: 190mm Weight (fully loaded): 5030g Required Items (Not Included) Radio Battery Charger AA Batteries Paint Tools Recommended Essentials T564YWD Tamiya Attack 4YWD 2.4Ghz 4ch Mode 2 Radio w/ Receiver