If the M4 Sherman was the herald of the Allied forces, one of its major counterparts was the terrifying German Tiger II, better known as the King Tiger. This was one of the most powerful tanks seen during World War II on either side, packing a massive 88mm cannon. Obviously, you can’t size down that kind of firepower without raising some eyebrows from concerned parents, but Heng Long still made quite a showing with the rest of the vehicle in the Professional Edition 1:16 scale King Tiger Henschel. This impressive model is available at Taigen Tanks for $349.99.
Much like the Professional Edition Sherman, this King Tiger model features a combination of plastic and metal in its construction, though more of the latter in this case. The road wheels are made of plastic, but the caterpillar tracks, drive wheels, idler wheels, and rocker arms are made of metal. The turret features 320 degrees of rotation, and enough force to launch an airsoft BB up to 25 meters away, approximately 82 feet. The 7.0 control board is designed to provide proportional control, getting you as close to real tank operation as realistically possible.
