Unleash the Beast: Mato King Tiger Metal Tank 1/16 RTR Unpainted Heavyweight War Machine
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German King Tiger Unpainted Metal 1/16 Scale Heavy Battle Tank - RTR from Mato - MAT1228-001
The German King Tiger tank (officially designated the Panzerkampfwagen VI Ausf. B Tiger II) was one of the most formidable heavy battle tanks of World War II. Introduced in 1944, it combined thick armor with a powerful 88 mm KwK 43 L/71 gun, capable of destroying enemy tanks at long range. The design was influenced by both the earlier Tiger I and the Panther, with sloped armor that improved protection against enemy fire.
Weighing almost 70 tons, the King Tiger was heavily armored, with frontal plates up to 150mm thick. This made it nearly impervious to most Allied anti-tank weapons of the time. However, its size and weight caused significant mechanical issues, particularly with its drivetrain and suspension. These problems, coupled with high fuel consumption, limited its operational effectiveness.
Approximately 489 King Tigers were produced, but they were often deployed in small numbers. Despite their intimidating battlefield presence, logistical challenges and Allied air superiority hindered their overall impact. The King Tiger remains an iconic symbol of German engineering prowess and ambition during the war but are often categorized as a representation of over-engineered complexity in contrast to the practicality required in wartime production.
Mato tanks are the ultimate expression of 1/16 scale, all-metal, handcrafted RC tank models. Delivered in a custom-crafted aluminum carrying case, each Mato tank offered by Motion RC contains an extensive list of premium upgrades, including a Flysky 10 channel transmitter, Clark TK50S MFCB, metal tracks, wheels, and sprockets, LED lights, sound system, 360-degree turret rotation, Heng Long and Tamiya-compatible IR battle system, cannon barrel recoil, exhaust smoke system, cannon flash, adjustable track tensioners, 5:1 ratio steel gearboxes, adjustable sound effect volume, and more! Model-specific features of the King Tiger also include cannon smoke and realistic torsion bar suspension system.
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Premium Control All Mato tanks offered by Motion RC contain an upgraded 10-channel Flysky transmitter and Clark TK50S Multi-Function Control Board (MFCB). |
Custom Carrying Case Each Mato tank is delivered in a custom-crafted, durable aluminum case, perfect for secure storage and transportation. |
All Metal Construction Mato tanks feature meticulously handcrafted metal hulls, chassis, and tracks. The King Tiger contains a torsion bar suspension system for scale realism and performance. |
Easy Access The King Tiger upper hull is easily removed for maintenance or adjustment by removing one screw in the hatch that houses the on/off switch and battery charging pigtail. |
360° Turret Rotation All Mato tanks feature complete, 360 degree turret rotation for scale realism and battlefield convenience. |
Cannon and Track Recoil When firing the main cannon, this function causes the machine to realistically “shudder” and recoil the barrel like the 1:1 scale version. |
Handmade, Not Mass-Produced Each Mato tank is individually fabricated and assembled by skilled factory artisans, resulting in a one-of-a-kind replica that any RC tanker will be proud to own and operate. |
Metal Gearboxes The 5:1 ratio metal gearboxes provide realistic operation and supreme durability for an unsurpassed scale-realistic model tank experience. |
Features:
- 100% handcrafted from metal by skilled factory artisans
- Bare metal provides a blank canvas for scale expression
- Aluminum carrying case for convenient storage and transportation
- Advanced Flysky 10-channel 2.4GHz transmitter
- Clark TK50S Multi-Function Control Board (MFCB)
- Proportional acceleration, steering, turret traverse, and gun elevation/depression
- Programmable radio settings for recoil, turning control, throttle feel, high speed and low-speed modes, etc.
- Exhaust and cannon smoke effect (on/off)
- Headlights (on/off)
- Selectable sound sets with unique engine start, idle, accelerating, traverse, elevate, machine gun, cannon firing, and shutdown sound with variable volume
- Adjustable track tension
- Track recoil — This shudders the tank briefly rearward to simulate recoil when firing the main cannon
- Infrared Battle System, which disables other tanks when hit five times during simulated combat. Up to 20 tanks at the same time can battle each other (compatible with Heng Long and Tamiya IR battle systems)
- Torsion bar suspension with metal tracks, sprockets, idlers, and road wheels
Includes:
- Mato German King Tiger Unpainted Metal 1/16 Scale Heavy Battle Tank - RTR
- 2S 7.4v 3000mAh Li-ion battery with Tamiya connector
- 2S LiPo/Li-ion battery charger
- Flysky 10-channel 2.4GHz radio transmitter
- Infrared (IR) battle system receiver
- Smoke oil
- Owner’s manuals
- Custom aluminum carrying case
Requires:
- Four (4) AA size batteries for the radio transmitter – we recommend Admiral NiMH AA Rechargeable Batteries (4 Pack)
Optional:
- Admiral 3500mAh 2S 7.4V Li-ion Battery with Tamiya Connector
