TauchPanzer III Ausf.H Battle Tank

Airsoft 1/16 Scale TauchPanzer III Ausf.H Real Radio Control Smoking Battle Tank w/ Sound Upgraded Metal Track Version. 

This tank can move forward, accelerating speed forward, backward, accelerating speed backward, rotating, barrel can be raised 30 degree. Turret can turn 320 degree. Six groups of automotive demonstration function and auto-programming function. The Tauchpanzer 3 was a German submersible battle tank of the Second World War developed from the Panzer 3 during 1940 for the proposed invasion of Britain. The Tauchpanzer 3 had the same specifications as the Panzer 3, but could operate in fifteen meters of water, and were used for crossing rivers.

Key Specifications 
Maximum side turning angel of turret (left/right) approximately 320-degree Maximum vertical turning angel of gun (up/down) approximately 30-degree Maximum climbing gradient (changeable on different road surfaces) approximately 35-degree Product size: 54.5 x 23.5 x 27.5cm Function: forward high-speed forward, backward, high-speed backward and spin The barrel moves up and down 30. the turret turns 320 emulation music and action effect Full scale R/C function, frequency-free to change for any frequencies as you like, Multi-players and tanks are allowed Realistic smoking function supper chassis, Realistic suspension system Full scale R/C function simulative motor start-up sound Engine sound, machine-gun sound Cannonball sound Emulation action effect Sound can adjust One Bag BB Plastic Pellets Metal Gear Track Upgraded Version Powerful Motor Airsoft Gun (Hop-up system) 3 Channel System Plastic Pellets Can shoot as far as 20 meters Auto Reload Bullet System Excellent Maneuvering Performance 2-Speed System Turret Movement Sideways, Up & Down Light-Up Warning System Pre-Painted Camouflage Body Approx Operating Time 15 Minutes Operating Passenger Included Factory Assembled

Retail price:$379.95Sale Price:$129.95


Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)

An unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) is an uncrewed aircraft. To distinguish UAV’s from missiles, a UAV is defined as a reusable, uncrewed vehicle capable of controlled, sustained, level flight and powered by a jet or reciprocating engine. Therefore, cruise missiles are not considered UAV’s, because, like many other guided missiles, the vehicle itself is a weapon that is not reused, even though it is also unmanned and in some cases remotely guided… Wow what a definition, thanks to our friends at Wikipedia.

In researching more I found that UAV’s come in all sorts of configurations and characteristics. And that they started out as Drones or (remotely piloted aircraft), but have now taken on the piloting them selves, know as “Autonomous Control”. This being the direction many UAV’s are taking today.

Currently, military UAV’s perform reconnaissance as well as attack missions. UAV’s are also used in a growing number of civilian applications, such as police and firefighting work. UAV’s are often preferred for missions that are too dangerous for manned vehicles, like disarming a combat area or going into a toxic environment… I feel another definition coming on:

The abbreviation UAV has been expanded in some cases to UAVS (Unmanned-Aircraft Vehicle System). The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has adopted a generic class known as an Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) originally introduced by the U.S. Navy to reflect the fact that these are not just aircraft anymore, but systems, including ground stations and other elements. Thanks Wikipedia.

Here are some very cool photos of UAVS and UAS, that can range in cost from a few thousand dollars to tens of millions of dollars, with aircraft ranging from less than one pound to over 40,000 pounds.

Schiebel Cam Copter

Schiebel Camcopter® S-100 (photo credit: Schiebel)

Boeing

Boeing ScanEagle (photo credit: Jim Gordon)

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EagleEye (photo credit: U.S. Coastguard)

I’m guessing that most of our radio control airplane pilots here, now feel much better knowing there aircraft didn’t cost this much. Just think if ever time you crashed, another 1,000,000.00 went out the door!