Tongde US M113A2 Professional Plus Edition 1/16 Scale Armored Personnel Carrier - RTR

US M113A2 Professional Plus Edition 1/16 Scale Armored Personnel Carrier - RTR from Tongde TDE1014-003

The M113A2 Armored Personnel Carrier represented a major upgrade to the original M113 series, introduced by the U.S. Army in the late 1970s to improve mobility, cooling, and battlefield endurance. Retaining the lightweight aluminum hull and capacity for an 11-man squad, the A2 variant incorporated enhanced engine cooling, improved suspension, and external fuel tanks mounted at the rear to increase internal safety. It continued to use the reliable Detroit Diesel 6V53 engine, but the new side-skirt configuration, reinforced suspension arms, and revised shock absorbers significantly improved cross-country performance and heat management in demanding climates. Standard armament remained the M2HB .50-cal machine gun, often mounted in an armored cupola. The M113A2 served extensively during the 1980s and early 1990s, proving durable across a range of missions including mechanized infantry transport, command post operations, and medical evacuation. Its upgrades laid the groundwork for the later, more powerful M113A3.

This 1/16 scale Professional Plus Edition model from Tongde includes electroplated metal tracks, painted sprockets, idler and road wheels. The torsion bar suspension system provides durability and exceptional handling while delivering an extensive feature list that includes LED lights, sound, exhaust smoke effects, IR battle system (compatible with other brands), exclusive camouflaged paint scheme, and more. This Tongde model features the latest TD 3.0 MFCB (Multi-Function Control Board) for outstanding control, performance, playability, and upgrade potential!

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Durable Electroplated Metal Tracks and Painted Road Wheels Tongde Professional Plus versions include electroplated metal tracks with painted road wheels, sprockets, and idlers for impressive durability, performance, and scale fidelity.

Easy Access An innovative combination rear hatch and door system provides convenient access to internal mechanics and components.

IR Battle Ready The model includes an IR bulb for the system that allows the M113A2 to battle with other Tongde tanks as well as those from Heng Long, Mato, Torro, and Tamiya.

360-Degree Gun Turret Rotation The M113A2 features full rotation of the centrally mounted M2HB .50-cal machine gun turret

Features:

• Latest generation TD 3.0 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.
• Cannon recoil system
• Adjustable track tension
• Smoke effect (on/off)
• LED lights (on/off)
• Sound effects volume
• Sound system with unique engine start, idle, accelerating, traverse, elevate, machine gun, cannon firing, and shutdown sound
• Fires an invisible IR signal to be used as part of Tongde’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:

• Tongde US M113A2 Professional Plus Edition 1/16 Scale Armored Personnel Carrier - RTR
• 2S 7.4v 1800mAh Li-ion battery with Tamiya 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
• Smoke oil
• Comprehensive instruction manual

Requires:

• Four (4) AA size batteries for the radio transmitter – we recommend GP Super Alkaline 1.5V AA Batteries (4 pack)

Optional:

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