In 2017, it was decided to give the Bundeswehr Leopard 2 an upgrade with the A7V, an improved version of the Leopard 2 A7 (A7 was an upgrade of the 2001 Leopard A6). The A7V has additional hull front armor to increase its survivability, with reinforced suspension. Its L/55 120mm gun can take on enemy armor up to five kilometers away. Other design evolutions include a sight device to amplify vision in poor visibility, new tracks and a new turret rear basket. 104 existing tanks are to be upgraded to A7V spec, and units began receiving them in September 2021.
This large scale 1/16 radio control tank recreates the German Main Battle Tank Leopard 2 A7V. Thanks to extensive research of the actual tank, Tamiya’s designers have faithfully depicted the updated square headlights, front additional armor plate and updated turret rear shape.
Features
- Just like the full-size tank, this model has all-wheel independent suspension with torsion bars for superior mobility. Suspension arms are die-cast for higher quality and reliability.
- Pre-assembled tracks have inserted rubber pads.
The gun barrel is aluminum, and the chassis is ABS plastic.
- The new DMD T-12 control unit provides a gun barrel control system. Features volume adjustment using transmitter, which was not possible before.
- Gun barrel control system controls gun elevation and turret direction, keeping the gun trained in a single direction.
- Control Unit uses 4 channels to control forward/back movement, sharp and pivot turning at any speed as well as gun elevation, recoil and turrest rotation.
- DMD control unit and battery pack are installed inside the turret. The 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.
Requires
- 4-channel transmitter
- Battery pack and charger
- Batteries for transmitter
This accurate model has a design based upon extensive research of the full-size vehicle.
The L/55 120mm smoothbore gun has an elevation range of around 30 degrees.
Orange and white LEDs are used to simulate main gun and 7.62mm machine gun fire respectively.
20 metal balls in the turret ring give smooth 360-degree motion. Rotate the turret with the gun depressed and it automatically rises to avoid the hull, returning to its original elevation when clear.
LEDs are used to illuminate various lights across the model.
Realistic textural recreations of the front armor and mud flaps.
Equipment such as caged headlights and the driving support system sensor head are accurately recreated.
A closer look at the turret-top MG3 and the covered EMES 15A2 main sight.
Take a look at the commander's portable display and the PERI R17A3 panoramic sight on its round base.
Photo-etched parts recreate the turret side basket surfaces.
Circular engine grille mesh sections are also photo-etched parts.
There is plenty of detail to admire at the rear: grousers, antenna case, spare track racks and the central driver system sensor. Tow cables are plastic parts.
The plastic lower hull offers superb attention to detail.
The suspension utilizes metal torsion bars.
The additional mine protection on the front underside is also recreated. Plastic double-pin tracks are pre-assembled with integrated pads.
Die-cast arms and drive sprockets give super durability. Bump stoppers have metal springs.
The precision aluminum gun barrel removes the need for cleaning up of parting lines.
Photo-etched parts recreate engine grille mesh, side basket surfaces, rear basket surfaces and more.
The rear gearbox unit employs two type 540 motors. Power transmission mechanics follow those on a full-size tank: one motor controls forward/reveres, and the other control right and left track speed.
The DMD T-12 control unit controls the motors and coordinates lights and sounds with actions.
The speaker unit faithfully recreates sounds of the engine and various other actions in conjunction with model motion.
The model battery pack is housed centrally in the turret: access it by releasing turret side armor and removing the top.
