1/16 R/C GERMAN MAIN BATTLE TANK LEOPARD 2 A7V FULL-OPTION KIT

Length: 701 mm. Image shows painted and assembled kit.

About the Leopard 2 A7V
In 2017, it was decided to give the Bundeswehr Leopard 2 an upgrade with the A7V, an improved version of the Leopard 2 A7 (A7 was an upgrade of the 2001 Leopard A6). The A7V has additional hull front armor to increase its survivability, with reinforced suspension. Its L/55 120mm gun can take on enemy armor up to five kilometers away. Other design evolutions include a sight device to amplify vision in poor visibility, new tracks and a new turret rear basket. 104 existing tanks are to be upgraded to A7V spec, and units began receiving them in September 2021.

About the Model
This is a 1/16 scale R/C model assembly kit. ★The powerful Leopard 2 A7V form is faithfully captured. ★Take control of forward and reverse movement, a range of turns and pivots, turret rotation and gun elevation. Gun recoil and vehicle kickback are also recreated. ★Authentic turbo engine and firing sounds are coordinated with model actions. ★Gun barrel control system keeps main gun automatically trained in a set direction. ★Compatible with separately sold Battle System.

Specifications
★Hull length: 701mm, width: 241mm, height: 190mm. Weight: 4.9kg. ★The deep engine sounds were sampled from a recording of the actual V12 diesel turbo. ★Speaker unit emits highly authentic sounds in time with model actions. ★Suspension utilizes metal torsion bars. ★Double-pin plastic tracks are pre-assembled and have integrated synthetic rubber pads. ★Includes Control Unit.

Separately Required Items
★4-channel transmitter ★Battery pack and charger ★Batteries for transmitter

This accurate model has a design based upon extensive research of the full-size vehicle.
The L/55 120mm smoothbore gun has an elevation range of around 30 degrees.
Orange and white LEDs are used to simulate main gun and 7.62mm machine gun fire respectively.
20 metal balls in the turret ring give smooth 360-degree motion. Rotate the turret with the gun depressed and it automatically rises to avoid the hull, returning to its original elevation when clear.

LEDs are used to illuminate various lights across the model.
Realistic textural recreations of the front armor and mud flaps.
Equipment such as caged headlights and the driving support system sensor head are accurately recreated.
A closer look at the turret-top MG3 and the covered EMES 15A2 main sight.

Take a look at the commander's portable display and the PERI R17A3 panoramic sight on its round base.
Photo-etched parts recreate the turret side basket surfaces.
Circular engine grille mesh sections are also photo-etched parts.
There is plenty of detail to admire at the rear: grousers, antenna case, spare track racks and the central driver system sensor. Tow cables are plastic parts.

The plastic lower hull offers superb attention to detail.
The suspension utilizes metal torsion bars.
The additional mine protection on the front underside is also recreated. Plastic double-pin tracks are pre-assembled with integrated pads.
Die-cast arms and drive sprockets give super durability. Bump stoppers have metal springs.

The precision aluminum gun barrel removes the need for cleaning up of parting lines.
Photo-etched parts recreate engine grille mesh, side basket surfaces, rear basket surfaces and more.
The rear gearbox unit employs two type 540 motors. Power transmission mechanics follow those on a full-size tank: one motor controls forward/reveres, and the other control right and left track speed.
The DMD T-12 control unit controls the motors and coordinates lights and sounds with actions.

The speaker unit faithfully recreates sounds of the engine and various other actions in conjunction with model motion.
The model battery pack is housed centrally in the turret: access it by releasing turret side armor and removing the top.

1/16 R/C GERMAN MAIN BATTLE TANK LEOPARD 2 A7V FULL-OPTION KIT

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