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Mind-blowing remote-controlled tank is 550 pounds of awesome
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... it doesn't fire (or at least we think it doesn't). But the two-foot-long barrel is motorized to simulate recoil, and it even has speakers that blare the satisfying, heavy noises treads make while crunching along.
So, yeah, the price. With all of those big numbers up there, you should already be expecting this one right here: $10,000. The King Tiger is one of many model tanks of all makes and sizes built by the folks at Mark-1 Tanks, based in Great Britain.
Mark-1 Tanks, via The Sun, via Geekologie
Quarter-scale RC tank can pull a car behind it
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... While you won’t be able to actually blow anything up with the gun, the tank’s got built-in speakers for scaring the hell out of anyone within earshot. If you’re in the UK, you can pick the tank up for a cool £6,600 (about $10,200) at Mark 1 Tank Company. ...
The 6ft long R/C German King Tiger Tank
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... replica of a German King Tiger. It’s powered by two 500 watt 24 volt motors. Which can actually only pull a car on level ground, but it’s still impressive nonetheless. It also features a 2ft long gun that has realistic recoil action. The gun doesn’t work, but it does have built-in speakers which are meant to simulate the rumbling noise that tanks usually render. The tank of course is a bit pricey though, you can pick it up for £6,600 or about $10,200 from the Mark 1 Tank Company. ...
