{"product_id":"tamiya-1-16-rc-us-m1a2-abrams-main-battle-tank-56041","title":"1\/16 R\/C U.S. M1A2 Abrams 56041","description":"\u003ch2\u003eTamiya 1\/16 R\/C U.S. M1A2 Abrams Main Battle Tank\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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 and has undergone constant upgrades to ensure that it stays at the cutting edge of military technology.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHistorical Background\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eM1A2s 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1\/16 scale R\/C model assembly kit. Length: 615mm, width: 231mm, height: 190mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExpertly recreated angular Abrams form includes depictions of anti-slip surface textures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChassis powered by gearbox with 540-size motors and features metal parts such as lower hull, suspension arms, drive sprockets and more for excellent durability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAluminum gun barrel included with traverse and elevation\/depression movement, actuated by a servo and Type 130 motor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMulti-Function Unit made up of turret and vehicle control units allows control of various movements via separately sold transmitter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGun barrel control system can train the main gun in a single direction, which it remains pointed in even as the tank moves or climbs, and the turret rotates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncluded dual speaker offers highly realistic sounds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDurable resin pre-assembled tracks feature metal pins and connectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with the Battle System (Item 53447) for fun and interactive battles with friends\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScale:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\/16 scale R\/C assembly model kit\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrototype:\u003c\/strong\u003e Replicates the modern U.S. Main Battle Tank M1A2 Abrams, including depictions of anti-slip surface textures\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eControl \u0026amp; Electronics:\u003c\/strong\u003e Includes a Multi-Function Unit (MFU) and DMD unit T-08 for synchronizing model actions with sound and light effects via a separately sold 4-channel transmitter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAudio \u0026amp; Visual Effects:\u003c\/strong\u003e Features a dual 57mm speaker for authentic gas turbine engine sounds, main gun firing roars, and co-axial machine gun fire sounds. LED lights are included for the headlights, blackout lights, taillights, brake lights, and muzzle flash\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMovement \u0026amp; Recoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Offers a full range of movement, including forward, reverse, various turns, 360-degree turret rotation, and 15 degrees of main gun elevation and 5 degrees of depression. Main gun firing is accompanied by realistic barrel recoil and vehicle kickback actions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eConstruction \u0026amp; Materials\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChassis:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tough stamped aluminum lower hull\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBody:\u003c\/strong\u003e ABS plastic upper hull and body shell\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGun Barrel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Precision aluminum gun barrel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMetal Parts:\u003c\/strong\u003e Drive sprockets, suspension arms, idler wheel bases, and track pins are made of metal for durability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTracks:\u003c\/strong\u003e Durable pre-assembled resin tracks with metal pins and connectors, featuring built-in rubber pads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMotorization:\u003c\/strong\u003e Powered by a rear-mounted gearbox with two Type 540 brushed motors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat You'll Need\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRequires a 4-channel transmitter with self-neutral function, 7.2-volt Ni-Cd or Ni-MH battery pack \u0026amp; charger, and transmitter batteries. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mpmhobbies.com\/products\/tamiya-attack-2-4ghz-radio-system-7255252\" target=\"_self\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eTamiya ATTACK 2.4GHz Radio System (Item 7255252)\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e recommended for complete compatibility with included Multi-Function Unit control system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eRelated Products\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExplore our complete selection of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mpmhobbies.com\/collections\/tamiya-r-c\" target=\"_self\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eTamiya R\/C models\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mpmhobbies.com\/collections\/armored-vehicles\" target=\"_self\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003earmored vehicle kits\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e at MPM Hobbies.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tamiya","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47403616895207,"sku":"TAM56041","price":1243.34,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0636\/7798\/9095\/files\/116-rc-us-m1a2-abrams-56041-mpm-hobbies-1.jpg?v=1750788105","url":"https:\/\/mpmhobbies.com\/products\/tamiya-1-16-rc-us-m1a2-abrams-main-battle-tank-56041","provider":"MPM Hobbies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}