This 1/16 RC tank recreates the German Main Battle Tank Leopard 2 A7V. Thanks to extensive research of the actual tank, Tamiya’s designers have faithfully depicted the updated square headlights, front additional armor plate and updated turret rear shape. As found on the full-size tank, this model has all-wheel independent suspension with torsion bars for superior mobility. Suspension arms are die-cast, opposed to plastic found on Item 56020 R/C Leopard 2 A6). Pre-assembled tracks have inserted rubber pads. The gun barrel is aluminum, and the chassis is ABS plastic. The new DMD T-12 control unit provides a gun barrel control system which controls gun elevation and turret direction, keeping the gun trained in a single direction and volume adjustment using transmitter, which was not possible for Item 56020. The Control Unit uses 4 channels to control forward/back movement, sharp and pivot turning at any speed. Gun elevation, recoil and turret rotation. Engine sounds are synchronized with model speed, while main gun and machine gun firing are realistically accompanied by lights and sound (facilitated by DMD Multi-Function Unit). DMD control unit and battery pack are installed inside the turret. The pin-attached upper turret allows easy replacement of battery pack. Plus, the magnetically attached hatch at the turret rear allows quick access to power and setup switches. Length: 701mm, width: 241mm, height: 190mm. Weight: 4,900g.
