Taigen 1/16 T-34/85 - Full Metal Edition
Available Variants
What Makes It Special
The Real Tank: WWII History
The T-34 was arguably the most important tank of World War II. Its revolutionary sloped armor design provided exceptional ballistic protection while keeping a low profile, and its powerful diesel engine delivered speed and maneuverability no contemporary could match. When the 85mm gun variant - the T-34/85 - entered service, it gave Soviet crews the firepower to engage the feared Tiger and Panther at combat range.
Over 80,000 T-34s were manufactured during the war, making it the most produced tank of the conflict. That numerical advantage, combined with mechanical reliability and a design that could be built by untrained workers in relocated Siberian factories, proved decisive on the Eastern Front - from the turning point at Kursk to the final drive on Berlin.
The T-34's influence didn't end with the war. Its design philosophy shaped tank development worldwide for decades, and it remained in active service in dozens of countries long after 1945. It stands today as the definitive symbol of Soviet military engineering and wartime resilience.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Scale | 1/16 |
| Approximate Size | 19.7 × 7.6 × 7.1 in (50 × 19.25 × 18 cm) |
| Approximate Weight | 9.25 lbs (4.2 kg) |
| Gearboxes | Steel (4:1, Special Shaft) |
| Firing Unit | Airsoft BB or Infrared (choose variant) |
| Turret | Metal turret with metal barrel, 360° rotation |
| Upper Hull | Plastic |
| Lower Chassis | Metal & plastic hybrid |
| Suspension | Metal |
| Drive & Idler Wheels | Metal with bearings |
| Road Wheels | Metal with rubber tires & bearings |
| Tracks | Full metal caterpillar tracks |
| Battery | 7.2V 1700mAh NiMH (included) |
| Radio System | 2.4GHz with V3 electronics |
| Lighting | Upper hull MG, turret MG & headlight |
| Paint Schemes | Soviet green weathered or winter whitewash |
What's in the Box
- ✓1/16 Taigen T-34/85 Tank
- ✓2.4GHz Transmitter
- ✓V3 Taigen Electronics
- ✓7.2V 1700mAh NiMH Battery
- ✓7.2V Wall Charger
- ✓Accessory Kit with Smoke Fluid
- ✓100× 6mm Airsoft BBs (airsoft variant)
- ✓IR Receiver (infrared variant)
