Tamiya M26 Pershing Tank 56016

The third full-option kit to make its appearance is the U.S. Medium Tank M26 Pershing that fought during the end of WWII and throughout the Korean War. Tamiya keeps increasing its knowledge about R/C tanks and improving the realism of their movement and sound to make their appearance even more striking.

Model Characteristics This is the 1/16 electric radio-control assembly kit of the U.S. Medium Tank M26 Pershing that made its appearance during the end of WWII.

Overall length: 536mm, overall width: 218mm, overall height: 197mm. Despite its large scale, the model has been thoroughly and accurately reproduced.

*1/16 scale Radio Controlled Assembly Model Kit
(overall length: 530mm, overall width: 232mm)

*A four-channel RC unit is necessary to operate this kit.
Two 7.2V Tamiya Racing Packs (or equivalent) and
charger are also required.

Astounding!
Engine start, idling and revving When receiver is switched on, the engine starter sound can be heard followed by high revving sound. At this moment, you can make the engine rev by moving the control stick. Tank will not move when revving function is engaged. You will have to release this mode to run the tank. The revving mode operates when you switch on the T-06 switch first.
13 seconds (1.3MB)	*Disengaging revving mode* Procedure Pull trim on the right side of the left control stick to full back and pull the left control stick quickly from central position to full back position. *After disengaging revving mode return the control stick in the central position.
The main gun When shooting, the main gun flashes and recoils. Realistic firing sound can be heard while the hull oscillates. You can shoot every 9 seconds (6 times/min) like the actual tank. (No shell are fired)
9 seconds (908KB)	Procedure Push trim on the left side of the right control stick to full front and push the right control stick quickly from central position to full front position.
Search and destroy! Turret turn and main gun elevation accompanied with realistic sound. Locate and lock on your enemy's position. You can control the turret's rotation speed with transmitter control stick. At full speed, the turret can make one full turn in 23 seconds. Main gun can be lowered at a 10 degree angle and raised at a 15 degree angle
15 seconds (1.3MB)	Procedure Move left control stick to the right and to the left to rotate the turret and move right control stick to the front and to the back to raise and lower the main gun.
Auxiliary weapon When firing the M1919A4 front machinegun (flashes via diode), realistic sound can be heard. You can make continuous firing during 3 seconds.
6 seconds (1.4MB)	Procedure Pull trim on the left side of the right control stick to full back and pull the right control stick quickly from central position to full back position.
Lighting headlight Engage headlights for night mode to recreate strikingly realistic night ops.
7 seconds (812KB)	Procedure Push trim on the lower side of the left control stick to full right and push the left control stick quickly from central position to full right position. To switch off headlights, execute the same procedure.
How to make normal run (lighting on of brake lamps when braking) Not only, the tank can move forward and backward and make smooth and sharp turns but it can also rotate. Digital controls will allow beginners to achieve smooth maneuvers. The sound of the engine and the metallic clanking sound of the tracks adapt to the model's movement giving an impressively realistic feel.
15 seconds (1.4MB)	Procedure Move left control stick to the front and to the front/rear to make tank go forward/backward. Move right control stick to the right/left to make the tank turn. The left control stick's brake procedure (backward) engages brake lamps on.

Recording actual engine sound
11 seconds (1MB)	The sound of the engine was digitally recorded from a real Ford GAF liquid cooled V8 engine of the M26 Pershing at the Ropkey Armor Museum. Not only all stages of engine sound (idling through full throttle) but also all the metallic clanking of the tank tracks have been thoroughly recorded.
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Specifications

	Click here to view the Videos     The M26 Pershing tank (56010) was developed as the successor of the M4 Sherman at the end of WWII was a tank that finally promised to hold up against the wrath of the German Tiger I and Panther tanks of the German army. This 1/16 scale model is tamiya's third in a line of amazing RC tanks.

More detail photos of the Tamiya M26 Pershing Tank

In Action

Turret can rotate 360 degrees with real moving sound.

The long 90mm gun can be raised up to 15 degrees and lowered down to 10 degrees. You can control moving speed with transmitter stick and stop turret in any position.

To imitate firing, light flashes and the powerful sound of firing can be heard at the same time. The interior part of main gun features a gearbox to simulate recoil- the gun jerks backward rapidly as firing sound is heard.

You can fire the front machine gun that also flashes while sound is heard.

Headlights and tale lights can also light up. Moreover, tale lights turn on when transmitter stick is moved to brake position.

Suspensions uses metallic coil springs. In particular, the complex front link suspension accurately reproduces that of the real tank and lets the tank tackle the harshest of terrain.

*When using tank, side skirts must be removed.

One tank crew chief figure is included. M2 heavy machine has been realistically reproduced.

A movable travelling lock that was used to secure the long 90mm main gun during transfers is fitted to the rear side of tank.

For ease of assembly, toolbox and their handles come molded as one piece. But for further options, separate parts are also included for handles. This will provide satisfaction for modelers who demand the utmost in realism.

Gun barrel constructed of aluminum to eliminate parting lines and provide great accuracy. The long 90mm gun will blow you away with its sense of accuracy and power.

To replace batteries, remove turret and open drivers hatch to remove screws placed there. Then, slightly raise front of tank hull.

Receiver switch is placed under driver hatch for easy access.

Speaker unit that performs impressive sound is loaded in the back of the tank. The specially designed gearbox imitates that of the real tank.

Receiver and control unit are attached on a special platform allowing compact wiring arrangement.

DMD Control Unit T-06 Composed of an FET amplifier part wired to the two running motors as well as a control part coupled with an independent amplifier that controls turret rotation and gun movement. With the DMD Control Unit, you can control R/C tanks as easily as R/C cars. DMD Multi Function Unit MF-03. Wired to DMD Control Unit T-06, it adapts sound with tank actions such as running or rotating turret. It also controls main gun, machine gun lights, main gun recoil and movement of hull when shooting, all in an impressively realistic manner.

	Click here to view the Videos     The M26 Pershing tank (56010) was developed as the successor of the M4 Sherman at the end of WWII was a tank that finally promised to hold up against the wrath of the German Tiger I and Panther tanks of the German army. This 1/16 scale model is tamiya's third in a line of amazing RC tanks.