This 1/35 scale assembly kit R/C tank features exciting and realistic maneuverability with sound and light effects. Kit includes pre-assembled gearboxes and turret rotation unit for ease of assembly. Forward/reverse running, left/right turning, sharp turning, and pivoting, as well as turret rotation and main gun elevation/depression can be controlled. The onboard speaker produces realistic sound effects such as engine sounds, main gun firing, damage sounds and explosions. Main gun muzzle flash and hull recoil effect are also reproduced. Tamiya"s unique infrared light system will allow you to have battles with 2 or more tanks. The model features highly detailed upper hull with lower hull and road wheels specially designed for R/C operation.
Russian T-34-85 tanks forced the invading German forces to develop the Tiger and Panther tanks to counter its strength. It was armed with a powerful 85mm gun and featured heavy armor with a large-sized cast turret. Powering this lightweight tank was a 500ps V12 liquid-cooled diesel engine that enabled great mobility. From the end of 1943 to June 1945, approximately 29,000 units were produced and continued to serve as Russia"s main battle tank alongside the T-34-76 until the end of the war.
