48212 Tamiya – 1/35 R/C U.S. M4A3 Sherman (w/2.4GHz Control Unit)

About the M4A3 Sherman

Excelling in both reliability and sheer production capability, the M4 Sherman
series of tanks became the staple fighting-vehicles of the WWII Allies. The
first version to be produced, the cast-hull M4A1, was succeeded by the welded-hull
M4, the diesel engine M4A2, and finally the representative tank of the series,
the M4A3. Three types of main armament were used on the M4A3: on the initial
production types, the 75mm main gun and on the subsequent types, the 76mm main
gun for heightened penetration ability. Finally, to provide heavy fire support
for assaults on enemy outposts, the powerful 105mm howitzer was later adopted.
The 105mm howitzer was carried in a M52 combination mount and a vision cupola
was fitted for the commander with a small hatch for the loader. It could fire
M1 shells at angles from -10 to +35 degrees at a maximum range of 11500m. About
500 of the M4A3 (105mm) were produced at the Chrysler factory in Detroit from
May to September 1944. From September 1944 horizontal volute spring suspension
was introduced on the M4A3 (105mm) together with the wider center-guide T66
tracks. The M4A3 (105mm) were deployed to European Theatre from July 1944, and
played an indispensable role in the destruction of enemy positions by the U.S.
infantry fighting on the front lines.

Following the release of the 1/35th Panther Type G Late Production and 1/35
Russian M/T T-34-85 comes the U.S. Medium Tank M4A3 Sherman. This tank comes
equipped with the newly developed 2.4gHz controller system and infrared battle
system.

Specs & Features

• 1/35 R/C assembly kits.
• Forward/reverse running, left/right turning, sharp turning, and pivoting,
  as well as turret rotation and main gun elevation/depression, and sound volume
  can be easily controlled.
• Pre-assembled gearboxes with type 130 motors provide realistic movement.
• Single compact unit controls both turret rotation and gun elevation.
• Requires four R03/AAA/UM4 batteries for tank and one 6F22/006(9V) battery
  for controller.
• 2.4GHz system eliminates the need for frequency crystals and enables more
  precise and realistic movement.
• New battle system features an infrared sensor which can register light from
  360 degrees at equal intensities, ensureing consistent battles.
• MC-06 Control Unit produces various effects such as damage and engine trouble
  sounds, speed reduction, as well as the depression of the main gun when “knocked
  out”.
• Infrared light emitting unit mounted on gun barrel works in conjunction
  with the LED muzzle flash effect.
• Rear mounted LED indicator lets the operator know the current state of the
  tank. The LED&39;s flashing and color changes indicate various levels of battle
  damage.
• Add another dimension to your 1/35 scale R/C tank battles with Item 54255
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