Tamiya R/C Leopard 2 A7V w/Option Kit

The Tamiya R/C Leopard 2 A7V w/Option Kit is a 1/16 scale tank kit. It arrives as a box of parts rather than a finished car, so you assemble the chassis, fit the electronics and paint or trim the body before the first run.

Finished, it measures 701mm long.

Tamiya supply a Type 540 motor in the box.

Key specifications

• This is a 1/16 scale RC model assembly kit. Length: 701mm, width: 241mm, height: 190mm. Weight: 4,900g
• The powerful form of the Leopard 2 A7V with L/55 120mm gun is faithfully captured based upon extensive research of the actual tank
• Just like the full size tank, this model has all-wheel independent suspension with torsion bars for superior mobility. Suspension arms are die-cast (plastic for Item 56020 (1/16 RC Leopard 2 A6)) for higher quality and reliability
• Pre-assembled tracks have inserted rubber pads
• Gun barrel is aluminium and chassis is ABS plastic
• New DMD T-12 control unit provides gun barrel control system (*) and volume adjustment using
• Control Unit uses 4 channels to control forward/back movement, sharp and pivot turning at any speed. Gun elevation, recoil and turret rotation can also be controlled. Engine sounds are synchronised with model speed, while main gun and machine gun firing are realistically accompanied by lights and sound (facilitated by DMD Multi Function Unit)
• DMD control unit and battery pack are installed inside the turret. Pin-attached upper turret allows easy replacement of battery pack. Also, the magnet-attached hatch at the turret rear allows quick access to power and setup switches. (ref. Image 2 & 3 & 4)
• Comes with Type 540 motors (x2, running), type 130 motor (x1, turret rotation), TSU-03 servo (x1, gun elevation) and type 130 motor (x1, recoil)
• Compatible with Item 53447 (Battle System (For 1/16 Scale Tanks)) to give the battle mode

You will also need

• Transmitter, which was not possible for Item 56020. (ref. Image 2 & 3) *This system controls gun elevation and turret direction, keeping the gun trained in a single direction

Tamiya kits are designed to be built with hand tools and a clear manual, which is what makes them a common first build as well as a shelf favourite.