Light years beyond really. My last tank was the ZTZ-99 right when it released before I bailed and I just picked up the Leopard 2wks ago and a couple of the new digital rx18's for older tanks. Quality on the Leopard is great and it sounds like the Abrams and Challenger are even better. New electronics has added speed, fine control and range to every tank I have tried it in. Turned my PIII into a sports car handling wise. Way too fast, but dang if it isn't a joy to drive. My Panther is just butter smooth now on the controls.