PRO Metal Upgrade Heng Long 1/16 RC Tank IDF Merkava Mk IV BB IR Smoking 3958-1 Israeli Smoking Sound 2.4ghz Infrared Latest model Metal Tracks and Drive Wheels
About IDF Merkava MK IV:
The Israeli Ministry of Defense hosted a roll-out ceremony for the new Merkava MK IV main battle tank on June 24, 2002. The 65-ton Merkava MK IV entered full production in 2001 and is scheduled to be in service with the Israel Defense Forces by 2004. The Ministry of Defense plans to manufacture between 50 and 70 Merkava MK IV tanks per year, with initial estimates indicating that up to 400 tanks will be produced.
The Merkava MK IV has undergone significant improvements, including new armor protection, gun systems, and electronics. It is slightly larger than the Merkava III Baz, which has been in service with the IDF since 1990. The Merkava II is available for export through SIBAT, based in Tel Aviv.
While the Merkava IV is not available for export, its systems and components are exported. The tank is capable of carrying eight infantry soldiers, a Command Group, or three litter patients (stretcher casualties) in addition to the tank crew, which includes a commander, loader, gunner, and driver. The tank can fire on the move at moving targets and has demonstrated a high hit probability in firing against attack helicopters using conventional anti-tank munitions.
Main Features:
1. Barrel Recoil when main gun firing bullets
2. Left / Right , forward / backward & super spin.
3. Control able lights & exhaust smoking On / Off.
4. Infrared battle with Heng Long tanks.
5. Turret 340 degree rotating , barrel elevation 30 degree.
6. Superb details.
Plastic Tracks / Drive Wheels / Idler Wheels / Gearbox.
IDF Merkava MK IV Professional Edition 1/16 Scale Battle Tank - RTR from Heng Long - HLG3958-002
The Merkava (“chariot” in Hebrew) is the primary tank platform of the Israeli Defense Forces. First entering service in 1979, four main variants have been deployed. This beautifully detailed Heng Long RTR RC model replicates the Mark IV version, the first contemporary tank without a loader's hatch in the turret roof, as any opening in the turret roof increases risk of penetration by anti-tank guided missiles. A special drive system is especially designed to reduce track-shedding under the harsh basalt rock conditions of Lebanon and the Golan Heights. More than six hundred of the MK IV variants have been delivered to the IDF.
The Professional version of this model features metal tracks for unsurpassed performance, durability, and realism along with metal drive, road, and idler wheels. A complete set of ball bearings reduce friction and wear, while the edition-exclusive cannon recoil system adds that final touch of “wow” to your model.
Heng Long has produced RC tanks since 1986, and their models offer the ideal starting point for new customers wanting to explore the exciting universe of RC tanks. All of Motion RC’s Heng Long 1/16 scale tanks utilize the latest TK 7.0 MFCB (Multi-Function Control Board) for outstanding control, performance, playability, and upgrade potential!
Scale Details
The perfect balance of scale detail and practical RC Tanking, each Heng Long model arrives factory painted and includes accessory detail parts to further enhance the tank's realism.
Independent Suspension and Metal Drive Wheels with Metal Tracks
Rugged and reliable metal tracks with metal drive wheelsefficiently transfer power while independent suspension provides traction over rough terrain.
IR Battle Ready
Engage in friendly infrared ("IR") combat with other TK7-equipped tanks, as well as those from selected other brands like Tamiya and Torro! The system is capable both inflicting hits upon and receiving hits from opponents! Sounds and action signals each hit until the 5th hit disables the tank. After 10 seconds, the disabled tank restarts and can rejoin the battle.
Airsoft BB Launch
In addition to IR battle capability, the Merkava can safely fire 6mm plastic airsoft BBs at an included paper target. Please always take safety precautions and wear eye protection.
RTR
The convenience of "Ready to Run" (RTR) allows new enthusiasts to easily join the exciting world of RC Tanks!
LED Lights
LED lights indicate the tank's standby and active modes, and also flash when "hit" during IR Battles.
Features:
- Latest Generation TK 7.0 Multi-Function Control Board (MFCB)
- Metal tracks, drive wheels, road wheels, and idler wheels
- Complete ball bearings
- Proportional acceleration, steering, turret traverse, and gun elevation/depression
- Programmable radio settings for the amount of recoil, the sensitivity in turns, the overall sensitivity in acceleration, high speed/ low speed modes, etc.
- Smoke effect (On/Off)
- Headlights and Brake lights (On/Off)
- Volume (five settings including Off)
- Four different sound sets. Each contains a unique engine start, idle, accelerating, traverse, elevate, machine gun, cannon firing, and shutdown sound
- Track Recoil (Three settings from low, medium, and high) -This shudders the tank briefly rearward to simulate recoil when firing the main cannon
- Cannon Recoil (barrel retracts while firing)
- Fires a 6mm plastic BB (10 meters with minimal accuracy and limited velocity, but should still be treated with caution and with adequate eye protection)
- Fires an invisible IR signal to be used as part of Heng Long's Infrared Battle System, which disables other tanks when hit five times during simulated combat. Up to 20 tanks at the same time can battle each other!
- Independent suspension on all road wheels
Includes:
- Heng Long IDF Merkava MK IV Professional Edition 1/16 Scale Battle Tank - RTR
- 2S 7.4v 1800mAh Li-ion battery with XT60 connector
- 2S USB LiPo/Li-ion battery charger
- 12-Channel 2.4GHz radio transmitter
- Magnetic Infrared (IR) battle system receiver
- Painted cosmetic accessory parts
- Adhesive decal sheet
- 6mm plastic BBs (50 Pack)
- 2x spare track links
- Smoke oil
- Complete instruction manual
Requires:
- Six (6) AA size batteries for the radio transmitter –