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

US M113A2 Upgrade Edition 1/16 Scale Armored Personnel Carrier - RTR from Tongde TDE1014-001

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 Upgrade Edition model from Tongde includes nylon tracks and road wheels for light weight and budget friendliness, while delivering an extensive feature list that includes LED lights, sound, exhaust smoke effects, IR battle system (compatible with other brands), 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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Compact and Efficient Gearboxes Tongde Upgrade models feature lightweight, economical nylon gearboxes while Professional versions include a metal-geared unit.

Convenient Access A combination hatch and door allows for a simple gateway to access the battery pack or other internal electronics and equipment.

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

Torsion Bar Suspension The M113A2 features a realistic torsion bar suspension system for unsurpassed handling and scale operation.

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 Upgrade 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