The Merkava tank, utilized by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), is a vital part of the IDF's Armored Corps and is comparable in capabilities to other main battle tanks such as the M1 Abrams, Leopard 2, and Challenger 2. Additionally, this latest version of the Merkava features the MTU EuroPowerPack used in various other MBT platforms.

Heng Long RC Tank IDF Merkava MK IV of the latest generation- fully remote controlled. Thanks to its track drive and two strong electric engines the tank is capable for off-road use, the maximum gradient angle is 35 °. The tower can be rotated 320 ° with the remote control, the cannon can be raised and lowered. All rollers are fully sprung, including variable track tension. Realistic smoke from two mufflers on the back, true-to-original sound during all manoeuvers. Total length almost 70cm!

• Smoke: realistic engine operation, with smoke from the mufflers
• Sound: engine start and run, turret rotation, machine gun
• 2.4 GHz remote control of the latest version 7.0 with proportional driving functions
• Metal Stub-Axles
• Proportional smoke function
• Adjustable 3-level chassis-recoil-simulation
• Different tank sounds [dual-sound-system]
• Improved proportional 2.4 ghz mulifunction-remote-control, improved stable driving
• Front and rear lights can be switched individually
• Optionally high-speed or low-speed driving mode
• Several connections power points are available on the circuit board, to connect for example camera, wifi, laser, etc.

Controls

• Forward / reverse normal or high speed (proportional)
• Forward left or right turn (proportional)
• Reverse left or right turn (proportional)
• Turret rotates 320 ° (160 ° right / 160 ° left)
• Raise or lower cannon
• Motor on/off
• Smoke on/off
• Lighting on/off
• Volume control
• Model: RC Tank IDF Merkava MK IV with smoke & sound

Specifications

• Variable Chassis-Recoil-Simulation
• Scale: 1:16
• Gearbox: steel
• Drive wheels: plastic
• Road wheels: plastic
• Gradeability: 35 °
• Chains: 4.5 cm wide, castors fully sprung
• Drive: 2x electric motors 8500 rpm
• Lighting: 2 LED headlights at the front, 4 LED rear lights at the rear
• Dimensions (L x W x H): 565mm x 240mm x 200mm
• Remote control range: approx. 90 metres

Includes

• 1/16th scale RC tank
• 2.4 Ghz Multifunction-Remote-Control (requires 6x AA batteries, not included)
• 1x Battery 7.4V 1800mAh Li-Ion
• USB-Charging-Cable
• Small parts / accessory set
• Sticker set (decals)
• 1x smoke oil (25 ml)
• Instruction Manual