{"product_id":"heng-long-1-16-u-s-medium-tank-m4a3-sherman-with-infrared-battle-system-2-4ghz-shooter-smoke-sound-metal-gearbox","title":"Heng Long 1:16 U.S. Medium Tank M4A3 Sherman with Infrared Battle System (2.4GHz + Shooter + Smoke + Sound + Metal Gearbox)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"lg:col-span-2 space-y-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-lg font-semibold text-gray-900\"\u003eProduct description\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"prose prose-sm mt-4 max-w-none text-gray-600\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e1:16 Scale U.S. Medium Tank M4A3 Sherman RC Tank\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRelive the legacy of the most iconic American tank of the Second World War with this 1:16 scale M4A3 Sherman RC tank. Outfitted with the latest TK7.0 multi-function control board (MFCB), this model offers smooth proportional acceleration, steering, turret traverse and cannon elevation or depression, delivering a highly realistic and rewarding experience for RC tank enthusiasts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith fully programmable radio settings, users can customise recoil intensity, turning sensitivity, acceleration response and switch between high or low speed modes. The omnidirectional proportional control ensures fine-tuned handling across all terrain types, making this model a versatile performer in both display and battle scenarios.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned for durability, the Sherman includes rugged tracks that are easy to maintain and upgradeable to metal for added strength. Independent suspension on all road wheels, paired with a steel-geared gearbox, ensures reliable power transfer and traction on rough surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor immersive battlefield realism, the tank features programmable track recoil with three settings to simulate the recoil motion of cannon fire. Four distinct sound sets replicate engine start-up, idle, acceleration, turret movement, elevation, machine gun fire, cannon blasts and shutdown. Volume can be adjusted across five levels, while the functional smoke unit generates a glycerin-based exhaust effect for enhanced realism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCombat features include a 6mm plastic BB firing mechanism with a range of up to 10 metres. While not high-velocity, this feature should always be used with caution and protective eyewear. The tank is also equipped with an infrared emitter compatible with Heng Long's battle system, enabling simulated combat between up to 20 tanks. Hits are registered by sound and light, with a tank being temporarily disabled after five hits before restarting after ten seconds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLED lights indicate standby and active modes, and flash when the tank is hit during IR battles. With 320 degrees of turret rotation, 30 degrees of cannon elevation and RTR (Ready to Run) convenience, this model is perfect for hobbyists of all experience levels. The Sherman arrives factory painted and includes additional cosmetic accessories to enhance scale authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA Brief History of the M4A3 Sherman\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe M4 Sherman was the backbone of U.S. armoured forces during the Second World War, with the M4A3 being one of its most prominent variants. Powered by a Ford V8 engine and fitted with improved suspension and armour, the M4A3 offered better performance than earlier models. Widely used in both the European and Pacific theatres, the Sherman earned a reputation for reliability and ease of production. Though initially outmatched by heavier German tanks, its numbers, mobility and support made it a key contributor to Allied victory. The Sherman remains a symbol of American wartime ingenuity and industrial might. This RC replica faithfully captures its enduring presence in military history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mt-8 lg:mt-0 space-y-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-lg font-semibold text-gray-900\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"mt-4 space-y-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"flex gap-x-3 text-sm\"\u003e\n\u003csvg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" stroke=\"currentColor\" class=\"size-5 shrink-0 text-green-500\"\u003e\u003cpath stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"m4.5 12.75 6 6 9-13.5\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003cspan class=\"text-gray-600\"\u003eInterference-free 2.4GHz radio.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"flex gap-x-3 text-sm\"\u003e\n\u003csvg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" stroke=\"currentColor\" class=\"size-5 shrink-0 text-green-500\"\u003e\u003cpath stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"m4.5 12.75 6 6 9-13.5\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003cspan class=\"text-gray-600\"\u003eUpgraded steel gearbox.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"flex gap-x-3 text-sm\"\u003e\n\u003csvg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" stroke=\"currentColor\" class=\"size-5 shrink-0 text-green-500\"\u003e\u003cpath stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"m4.5 12.75 6 6 9-13.5\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003cspan class=\"text-gray-600\"\u003e1800mAh Li-Ion rechargeable battery pack.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"flex gap-x-3 text-sm\"\u003e\n\u003csvg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" stroke=\"currentColor\" class=\"size-5 shrink-0 text-green-500\"\u003e\u003cpath stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"m4.5 12.75 6 6 9-13.5\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003cspan class=\"text-gray-600\"\u003eFull tank movement including turret and barrel.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"flex gap-x-3 text-sm\"\u003e\n\u003csvg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" stroke=\"currentColor\" class=\"size-5 shrink-0 text-green-500\"\u003e\u003cpath stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"m4.5 12.75 6 6 9-13.5\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003cspan class=\"text-gray-600\"\u003eRealistic working independent suspension.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"flex gap-x-3 text-sm\"\u003e\n\u003csvg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" stroke=\"currentColor\" class=\"size-5 shrink-0 text-green-500\"\u003e\u003cpath stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"m4.5 12.75 6 6 9-13.5\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003cspan class=\"text-gray-600\"\u003eAuthentic high-grip caterpillar tracks.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"flex gap-x-3 text-sm\"\u003e\n\u003csvg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" stroke=\"currentColor\" class=\"size-5 shrink-0 text-green-500\"\u003e\u003cpath stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"m4.5 12.75 6 6 9-13.5\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003cspan class=\"text-gray-600\"\u003eAutomatic electric gun system.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"flex gap-x-3 text-sm\"\u003e\n\u003csvg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" stroke=\"currentColor\" class=\"size-5 shrink-0 text-green-500\"\u003e\u003cpath stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"m4.5 12.75 6 6 9-13.5\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003cspan class=\"text-gray-600\"\u003eRealistic smoking exhaust.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"flex gap-x-3 text-sm\"\u003e\n\u003csvg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" stroke=\"currentColor\" class=\"size-5 shrink-0 text-green-500\"\u003e\u003cpath stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"m4.5 12.75 6 6 9-13.5\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003cspan class=\"text-gray-600\"\u003eShoots BB pellets up to 25m.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"flex gap-x-3 text-sm\"\u003e\n\u003csvg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" stroke=\"currentColor\" class=\"size-5 shrink-0 text-green-500\"\u003e\u003cpath stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"m4.5 12.75 6 6 9-13.5\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003cspan class=\"text-gray-600\"\u003eSimulated gun recoil action.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"flex gap-x-3 text-sm\"\u003e\n\u003csvg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" stroke=\"currentColor\" class=\"size-5 shrink-0 text-green-500\"\u003e\u003cpath stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"m4.5 12.75 6 6 9-13.5\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003cspan class=\"text-gray-600\"\u003eInfrared battle system.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"flex gap-x-3 text-sm\"\u003e\n\u003csvg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" stroke=\"currentColor\" class=\"size-5 shrink-0 text-green-500\"\u003e\u003cpath stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"m4.5 12.75 6 6 9-13.5\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003cspan class=\"text-gray-600\"\u003eRealistic sound effects.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"flex gap-x-3 text-sm\"\u003e\n\u003csvg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" stroke=\"currentColor\" class=\"size-5 shrink-0 text-green-500\"\u003e\u003cpath stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"m4.5 12.75 6 6 9-13.5\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003cspan class=\"text-gray-600\"\u003eMulti speed forward \u0026amp; reverse.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"flex gap-x-3 text-sm\"\u003e\n\u003csvg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" stroke=\"currentColor\" class=\"size-5 shrink-0 text-green-500\"\u003e\u003cpath stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"m4.5 12.75 6 6 9-13.5\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003cspan class=\"text-gray-600\"\u003eRealistic commander figure.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"flex gap-x-3 text-sm\"\u003e\n\u003csvg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" stroke=\"currentColor\" class=\"size-5 shrink-0 text-green-500\"\u003e\u003cpath stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"m4.5 12.75 6 6 9-13.5\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003cspan class=\"text-gray-600\"\u003eUSB Charger\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-lg font-semibold text-gray-900\"\u003eNeeded to complete\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"mt-4 space-y-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"flex gap-x-3 text-sm\"\u003e\n\u003csvg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" stroke=\"currentColor\" class=\"size-5 shrink-0 text-amber-500\"\u003e\u003cpath stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"M12 9v6m3-3H9m12 0a9 9 0 1 1-18 0 9 9 0 0 1 18 0Z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003cspan class=\"text-gray-600\"\u003e6x AA batteries for the transmitter.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-lg font-semibold text-gray-900\"\u003eContents\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"mt-4 space-y-2 text-sm text-gray-600 list-disc list-outside ps-5\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1x 1:16 scale U.S. M4A3 Sherman R\/C tank with metal gearbox.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1x 10-Channel 2.4GHz transmitter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1x 2S 1800mAh 7.4V Li-Ion battery with Tamiya connector.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1x 2S USB Li-Ion battery charger.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1x 6mm BB ammunition box (200 shot).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1x Smoke oil bottle (25ml).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1x Detail parts set.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2x Spare track links.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1x Self-adhesive decal set.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1x Comprehensive instruction manual.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Heng Long","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57580926534005,"sku":"HLG3898-1U","price":179.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0275\/5932\/9844\/files\/HLG3898-1U.jpg?v=1789553695","url":"https:\/\/malcsmodels.co.uk\/products\/heng-long-1-16-u-s-medium-tank-m4a3-sherman-with-infrared-battle-system-2-4ghz-shooter-smoke-sound-metal-gearbox","provider":"Malcs Models","version":"1.0","type":"link"}