IDF Merkava MK IV Upgrade Edition 1/16 Scale Battle Tank - RTR from Heng Long - HLG3958-001

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.

This Upgrade version features steel gears and plastic tracks for an economical balance between durability and weight, and features an effective and realistic torsion bar suspension. 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!

Visit the Official Heng Long IDF Merkava MK IV 1/16 Scale Battle Tank Discussion Thread on HobbySquawk.com for additional photos, videos, reviews, and customer Q&A.

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 Gearbox with Steel Gears Rugged and reliable metal gearboxes with steel gears efficiently 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)
• 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
• 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 Upgrade 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 – we recommend Admiral NiMH AA Rechargeable Batteries (6 Pack)

Optional:

• Admiral 3500mAh 2S 7.4V Li-ion Battery with XT60 Connector

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