Russian Heavy Tank KV-2 Gigant Full-Option Kit
The Russian Moving Fortress
Tamiya is proud to produce the 1/16 scale R/C assembly kit for the Russian heavy tank KV-2 which terrified German forces during WWII. The powerful kind of the KV-2&39;s rectangular turret was accurately reproduced, and add-ons such because the tow cables and tool boxes highlight its superb outside details. Numerous metal components have also been offered with the framework to make certain high durability. Along with forward/reverse operating and left/right turning, the tank additionally features realistic barrel and hull recoil actions when firing the main gun. Leading machine weapon additionally features muzzle flash impact and firing sounds, while the headlight and taillight are controllable aswell. The Entire Operation Set (Item 56029, Japan market just) conveniently includes a 4-channel transmitter, 7.2V battery, and a battery pack charger. Include the separately available Battle System and you will even have mock battles with other likewise prepared Tamiya R/C tanks.
Realistic Flexibility
Rear-mounted pre-assembled gearbox features Type 380 motors for numerous energy. Steel components such as the reduced hull, suspension hands, and drive sprockets ensure durability. The suspension system can be like that on a genuine KV-2 and features steel torsion bars and pre-assembled resin tracks to soak up terrain undulations. Additionally, the DMD Control product T-08 features a special low-speed environment which enables slow lumbering motions even for greater realism.
Principal Gun Firing
During primary gun firing, the barrel-mounted LED flashes, firing sound roars from the onboard speaker, and turret recoil product and drivetrain gearbox work in combination to make realistic barrel and hull recoil motion.
- The gun barrel offers 24 degrees level and 4 degrees depression. Push control stick 2 forward/rearwards to go the weapon.
- The turret features full 360 degrees rotation. Push control stick 1 on left/right for rotation. Rotating speed is accompanied with the stick motion.
- Features steel torsion pubs and pre-assembled resin tracks to replicate realistic lumbering motion associated with the tank.
- During shooting, the barrel-mounted Light-emitting Diode flashes, firing sound roars from the onboard presenter. Practical barrel and hull recoil motion are reproduced.
- The front 7.62mm device weapon additionally features muzzle flash impact and firing noises.
- Turning on/off the headlight is controllable via transmitter input.
About the KV-2
The Russian KV-2 hefty tank was developed to split up Finnish strongholds at the Mannerheim line during the Winter War in 1939. Its giant rectangular turret had been installed on the KV-1&8217;s hull and had been armed with a 152mm howitzer which could fire shells of varied types of ammunition, including unique armor-piercing shells to strike concrete pillboxes. These were implemented inside summer time of 1941 to counter the German invasion of Russia, and there clearly was a famous episode where an individual KV-2 blocked the German advance for many times. The KV-2 ended up being feared by German soldiers, whom called it &8220;Gigant (giant)&8221; as a mark of respect.
Specs & Features
- Length: 443mm, Width: 210mm, Height: 205mm, body weight: 3600g
- Steel components for framework, suspension system arms, and drive sprockets ensure high durability and strength.
- Aluminum weapon barrel and photo-etched radiator grilles included.
- All actions followed by realistic noises, especially the engine noises, that have been digitally recorded from real 38.8 liter V12 diesel motor at Kubinka Tank Meseum in Russia. The presenter is installed onto the framework center to give off realistic noises.
- DMD devices included.
