By observation, it seems to my rc modeler eyes that the Abrams electronic components package (like the Tamiya Type 10) is cheaper and down graded when compared to the Tamiya WWII tank rc electronics and the Tamiya Leopard 2A6. For instance, some of the wiring gauge used in the Abrams is flimsy cheap, some of the male, female plugs are inferior quality, soldering while clean is not robust as within the WWII rc tanks electrics, etc etc.

The Tamiya Abrams rc tank sound effects accuracy is Clark toy like wrong. Most glaring incorrect, especially the Abrams’ brass shell ejection sound effect. The Abrams M1A2 does not use brass shell casings Very poor technical research on Tamiya engineering’s part. I would hazard to guess Tamiya out sourced the Abrams electronics package to Clark and if so they are over charging big time for this low quality electronics package used in the Abrams modern rc tank kit.

That hunch stated, I still enjoy both my rc Tamiya Abrams and a new favorite.

John