Comparison Huan Qi Battle tanks T34&Tiger 1:28 vs Huan Qi Battle tanks Abrams&Abrams 1:24

The scale reflects the ratio of the dimensions of the model to the dimensions of a real tank — either a specific prototype (see "Copy of the original"), or some average vehicle. For example, if the width of a real tank is 3.5 m, then the width of its copy on a scale of 1:16 will be 350/16 = 21.8 cm. Of course, absolutely exact correspondence in dimensions is far from always found, and the proportions can be distorted; however, the scale makes it possible to estimate the dimensions of the model as a whole.

The smallest of modern radio-controlled tanks are made in 1:72 scale (for comparison, the same scale is the most popular among prefabricated plastic models). And the largest ones are in the 1:16 mentioned above.

The scale and dimensions of a tank are important not only in assessing the area needed for a model to drive normally: in tank battles, larger vehicles are in a less advantageous position than small ones. Therefore, if you are purchasing several tanks with the intention of arranging battles between them (and we are not talking about the "tank battle" set — see "Type"), you should choose models of the same scale. Now the following scales of models are on the market: 1:72, 1:43, 1:30, 1:24, 1:20, 1:16.

The type of combat vehicle that the radio-controlled model simulates.

— Tank. A tank usually means a ground tracked vehicle with a cannon in a turret. However, in radio-controlled models, the ability to turn the turret is not always available — quite often it is a motionless dummy, only outwardly imitating the outlines of a tank. However, this is typical mainly for the most inexpensive models on a small scale.

— Amphibious tank. As the name implies, these machines are capable of moving both on land and on water. At the same time, it is worth noting that, unlike real amphibious tanks, toy amphibians are usually unable to cross water obstacles on the move — this requires additional actions of the "tanker" (for example, raising the wheels from the "land" position to the "water"). However, anyway, the ability to move on water provides additional features for the use of the tank.

— Tank spy. The original kind of radio-controlled cars on tracks. Armament (and even its imitation) in such tanks may be completely absent, but the built-in camera — usually with the function of broadcasting in real time — is an almost indispensable element of equipment. See below for more details on these features.

— Set "tank battle". A set of two (or even more) tanks specifically designed to fight each other. Such tanks are by definition of the same sc...ale (see above), but may differ in appearance, category and subclass (see below), and even in some characteristics, such as maximum speed or turret traverse. In addition, they often have additional features related to combat: hit counting (based on infrared sensors, see "Firing" and "Hit Sensors"), "life" indicators, damage simulation (explosion sound, smoke generator, shutdown when exhausted " life"), etc. Models included in the kit can be sold separately, but buying a set is often more convenient — especially considering that the cars in it are optimally compatible with each other by default.

— SAU. Self-propelled artillery mounts (ACS) differ from tanks in guns of greater length and caliber. Most often, such equipment copies samples of the Second World War (see "Category"): the guns are installed directly in the hull, without a turret, and can only move up and down. But copies of modern "self-propelled guns" can be equipped with turrets.

The maximum speed at which a tank can move on level ground. Unlike real tanks, radio-controlled models are mostly designed for indoor use, where there is simply nowhere to accelerate strongly. Therefore, the maximum speed in most cases is small. This means that the main point that, when choosing according to this parameter, it makes sense to take into account is the age of the future owner: for young children, high speed (even by the standards of tanks) is all the more unnecessary, but for a grown-up “tanker” you can already choose a model faster .

The ability to turn the tank on the spot. Note that in this case, it means not only the classic “turn on the patch”, when the tank tracks move in opposite directions, but also a simpler option found in low-cost models — when one of the tracks moves, and the second remains motionless. This requires more space, but the turning radius is still very small, and such a manoeuvre can, with some stretch, be attributed to turns on the spot.

Models with this feature may have remotes that allow you to control each track separately, but this feature is not required.

The operating voltage of the battery supplied with the tank. For models for AA and AAA cells (see “Battery Type”), it is not indicated — the specification of these cells assumes a common voltage standard, about 1.5 V. In other cases, battery voltage data does not play a significant role in everyday use, but may be useful , if you need to pick up a charger, a spare battery or a battery to replace a damaged one, but you do not have data on the battery model (see below).

Operating time of a tank with an electric motor (see "Engine") on one battery charge or on one set of batteries. Usually, this parameter is indicated for perfect operating conditions: on a flat surface, at low speed, without using additional functions (shooting, turret rotation, effects, etc.), and for models on AA batteries (see "Battery type") — also with high quality and good capacity of these batteries. The conditions of actual operation are different, respectively, and the operating time may differ markedly from that stated in the specifications. Nevertheless, this parameter characterizes the battery life of the car quite well and quite allows you to compare different models with each other.

The frequency used for communication between the tank and the control panel.

— 27 MHz. One of the frequencies used for radio remote control for a long time; in some CIS countries it is even reserved by state regulatory bodies for this very purpose. Uses analogue data transmission. Such transmitters are relatively inexpensive, but suffer from one serious drawback: they do not provide channel separation when several consoles are operating in close proximity to each other. In other words, if the tank stays in the coverage area of two transmitters, the signals from them can be mixed, which is actually tantamount to a loss of control. This problem is most relevant in the organization of battles. Therefore, specialized "tank battle" kits (see above), using analogue transmitters, are usually equipped with consoles with different radio channel frequencies (for example, 27 MHz and 40 MHz). And if you want to arrange a duel between cars from different kits (or sold separately), you should make sure that they use different standards (otherwise you will have to use interchangeable crystal oscillators to switch channels, which is not always realistic). The situation is somewhat simplified given the fact that the same model using analogue control can be produced in versions for different frequencies.

— 40 MHz. Analogue standard, completely identical to the 27 MHz described above, except for the actual operating frequency. It is used as an alternative to 27 MHz, whic...h makes it possible to avoid mixing signals from different consoles.

— 49 MHz. Another analogue remote control standard, like the 27 MHz and 40 MHz described above; There is no difference other than frequency.

— 2.4 GHz. One of the most advanced and at the same time common communication standards today. It uses digital data transmission, which gives a number of advantages over analogue standards (see above). One of these advantages is the ability to bind a specific remote control to a specific machine — due to a special channel separation technology. Thanks to this, 2.4 GHz remotes can work in close proximity to each other without creating problems. In addition, the same range is used in Wi-Fi wireless technology, which allows such models to be controlled by a smartphone (see below).

-5.8 GHz. A digital standard similar to 2.4 GHz as described above. One of the key differences is the higher bandwidth, which provides additional reliability and control responsiveness. On the other hand, such consoles are quite expensive, and therefore they have not received much distribution.

The type and number of batteries required for the operation of the model control panel.

— AA. Replaceable cells, known in everyday life as "finger-type batteries". They can be produced not only in the form of disposable batteries, but also in the form of rechargeable batteries. In both cases, they are available in a wide range of items that differ in price and quality, which gives freedom of choice; batteries are sold almost everywhere and are inexpensive. The power and capacity of AA elements are relatively small, but in most cases they are quite enough for normal operation of the transmitter for quite a long time. Usually, modern remotes require several such batteries — up to 8.

— 6F22. This size is also known as PP3 — the battery has a rectangular case and a pair of contacts on one of the ends, and the nominal voltage is 9 V. Such elements are more powerful than AA, but they are much less common on the market. Also available as batteries.

In this case, the category describes the historical era that corresponds to the tank copied from the original (see above). The functionality does not depend on this characteristic, but what it significantly affects is the appearance and diversity of “nationalities” (see “Subclass”). There are currently two main categories:

— Tanks of the Second World War. Models copied from famous tanks that took part in the war of 1939-1945. For the most part, they look more clumsy and bulky than modern ones, and the set of subclasses is small — American, German and Soviet cars. Note that when buying such a tank, you should be careful — a model with certain identification marks can cause unwanted historical associations among others.

— Modern tanks. Models copied from famous tanks of the second half of the 20th century. Their appearance is generally more elegant and refined than those of World War II tanks, and the range of sub-classes is more extensive and includes, among others, Chinese and Japanese vehicles. On the other hand, the variety of models themselves is somewhat narrower: for example, German tanks (see "Subclass") from this category are almost all copied from the Leopard II, while the models of the Second World War can imitate the "Tiger", "King Tiger", "Panther "and even self-propelled guns, with several modifications for each model.