Heng Long Rc JadPanther 1/16 Tank - Version 07 Recoil & Smoke & Sound & Infrared

Ready to drive -- Exhaust Smoke -- Engine, shooting, machine gun and driving sound effects

Headlight and machine gun shooting Lights -- Body Recoil -- Version 7 main board -- Proportional speed on tank and turret -- Infrared Battle Receiver

The Henglong 3869 (Jagdpanther Sd.Kfz. 173) basic version is a 1:16 scale replica of WWII Germany's formidable heavy tank destroyer. As a casemate design (a fixed superstructure rather than a rotating turret), this model captures the low, sleek profile of the original vehicle.

The Basic version features high scale realism and the full proportional 2.4 GHz control system, while utilizing durable ABS plastic for its internal gearboxes, tracks, sprockets, idler wheels, and suspension arms.

Technical Specifications & Features

Smoke oil is not included

Real Tank History: Jagdpanther (Sd.Kfz. 173)

The real Jagdpanther ("Hunting Panther") was a heavy tank destroyer built by Germany during World War II, based on the chassis of the Panther medium tank. Produced from January 1944 to March 1945, only around 415 units were manufactured due to Allied bombing of German industrial centers.

• Deadly Firepower: It was equipped with the devastating 8.8 cm Pak 43 L/71 anti-tank gun—essentially the same long-barrel gun used on the King Tiger. It could destroy any Allied tank fielded during the war from ranges well beyond the enemy's effective firing distance.

• Sloped Armor: Built as a fixed superstructure (casemate) rather than having a heavy rotating turret, engineers saved weight and simplified production. The frontal plate was 80 mm thick and sloped at 55 degrees, offering effective armor protection superior to a standard Tiger I.

• Mobility & Power: Powered by the 700 hp Maybach HL230 P30 V-12 engine, it had an excellent power-to-weight ratio for a 45-ton armored vehicle, reaching road speeds up to 46 km/h (28 mph).

• Combat Record: Jagdpanthers served on both the Eastern and Western Fronts, most notably seeing heavy combat during the Battle of Normandy and the Ardennes Offensive (Battle of the Bulge).

Real vs. RC Comparison

Important Operating & Maintenance Notes

• Protect the Plastic Gearbox: Because this is the basic version with nylon plastic gears, refrain from driving through heavy mud, high grass, or over steep obstacles. High resistance can strip plastic gear teeth.

• Aiming Mechanics: Since there is no 320° turret, targeting enemy tanks requires steering the whole hull. Perform smooth turns rather than aggressive high-speed pivot turns on high-traction surfaces like carpet to avoid throwing plastic tracks.

• Smoke System Safety: Always place 3 to 5 drops of smoke fluid into the exhaust stack before switching smoke ON. Operating the internal heater element without liquid will permanently burn it out.