Editing Radio-controlled model (section)

== Types ==

=== Aircraft ===

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Radio-controlled aircraft (also called RC aircraft) are small [[fixed-wing aircraft|aircraft]] that can be controlled remotely. There are many different types, ranging from small park flyers to large jets and mid-sized aerobatic models.
The aircraft use many different methods of propulsion, ranging from brushed or brushless electric motors, to internal combustion engines, to the most expensive [[gas turbine]]s. The fastest aircraft, dynamic slope soarers, can reach speeds of over {{convert|450|mi/h|km/h|abbr=on}} by [[dynamic soaring]], repeatedly circling through the gradient of wind speeds over a ridge or slope.<ref>[http://www.hsl.org.au/articles/ds.pdf | ''Dynamic soaring- the challenge'', by Klaus Weiss , retrieved 2011 06 27]</ref> Newer jets can achieve above {{convert|300|mi/h|km/h|abbr=on}} in a short distance.

===Tanks===
Radio-controlled tanks are replicas of armored fighting vehicles that can move, rotate the turret and some even shoot all by using the hand-held transmitter. Radio-controlled tanks are produced in numerous scale size for commercial offerings like:

1/35th scale. Probably the best known make in this scale is by [[Tamiya Corporation|Tamiya]].

1/24 scale. This scale often includes a mounted [[Airsoft]]gun, the possibly the best offering is by Tokyo-Marui, but there are imitations by Heng Long, who offer cheap remakes of the tanks. The downsides to the Heng Long imitations are that they were standardized to their [[Type 90 Kyū-maru|Type 90]] tank which has 6 road wheels, then they produced a Leopard 2 and M1A2 Abrams on the same chassis but both of the tanks have 7 road wheels.

1/16 scale is the more intimidating vehicle design scale. [[Tamiya Corporation|Tamiya]] produce some of the best of this scale, these usually include realistic features like flashing lights, engine sounds, main gun recoil and - on their [[Leopard 2A6]] - an optional gyro-stabilization system for the gun. Chinese manufacturers such as ([[Heng Long]] and [[Matorro]]) also produce a variety of high-quality 1/16 tanks and other AFVs.<ref>[https://rctanks.net/ RC Tank All In One Website]</ref>

Both the [[Tamiya Corporation|Tamiya]] and the Heng Long vehicles can make use of an [[Infra Red]] battle system, which attaches a small IR "gun" and target to the tanks, allowing them to engage in direct battle.

As with cars, tanks can come from ready to run to a full assembly kit.

In more private offerings there are 1/6 and 1/4 scale vehicles available. The largest RC tank available anywhere in the world is the [[King tiger]] in 1/4 scale, over {{convert|8|ft}} long. These GRP fiberglass tanks were originally created and produced by Alex Shlakhter.

=== Cars ===
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A radio-controlled car is a powered model car driven from a distance. [[Gasoline]], nitro-methanol and electric cars exist, designed to be run both on and off-road. "Gas" cars traditionally use petrol (gasoline), though many hobbyists run 'nitro' cars, using a mixture of [[methanol]] and [[nitromethane]], to get their power.

=== Logistic ===
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Logistic RC model include the following, [[Tractor unit]], [[Semi-trailer truck]], [[Semi-trailer]], [[Terminal tractor]], [[Refrigerator truck]], [[Forklift truck]], Empty Container handlers, and [[Reach stacker]]. Most of them are in 1:14 and run on electric motors.

=== Helicopters ===
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Radio-controlled helicopters, although often grouped with RC aircraft, are unique because of the differences in construction, [[aerodynamics]] and flight training. Several designs of RC helicopters exist, some with limited maneuverability (and thus easier to learn to fly), and those with more maneuverability (and thus harder to learn to fly).

=== Boats ===
{{main article|Radio-controlled boat}}
Radio-controlled boats are model boats controlled remotely with radio control equipment. The main types of RC boat are: scale models (12&nbsp;inches (30&nbsp;cm) – 144" (365&nbsp;cm) in size), the [[sail boat|sailing boat]] and the [[motorboat|power boat]]. The latter is the more popular amongst toy grade models. Radio controlled models were used for the children's television program ''[[Theodore Tugboat]]''.

Out of radio-controlled model boats sprang up a new hobby—gas-powered model boating.

Radio-controlled, gasoline-powered model boats first appeared in 1962 designed by engineer Tom Perzinka of Octura Models.{{citation needed|date=July 2015}} The gas model boats were powered with O&R (Ohlsson and Rice) small 20 cc ignition gasoline utility engines. This was a completely new concept in the early years of available radio-control systems. The boat was called the "White Heat" and was a hydro design, meaning it had more than one wetted surface.

Towards the late 1960s and early 1970s another gasoline-powered model was created and powered with a similar chainsaw engine. This boat was named "The Moppie" after its full-size counterpart. Again like the White Heat, between the costs of production, engine, and radio equipment, the project failed at market and perished.

By 1970, nitro (glow ignition) power became the norm for model boating.

In 1982 Tony Castronovo, a hobbyist in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, marketed the first production gasoline string trimmer engine powered (22 cc gasoline ignition engine) radio-controlled model boat in a 44-inch vee-bottom boat. It achieved a top speed of 30 miles per hour. The boat was marketed under the trade name "Enforcer" and sold by his company Warehouse Hobbies, Inc. The following years of marketing and distribution aided the spread of gasoline-powered model boating throughout the US, Europe, Australia, and many countries around the world.

As of 2010, gasoline radio-controlled model boating has grown worldwide. The industry has spawned many manufacturers and thousands of model boaters. Today the average gasoline-powered boat can easily run at speeds over 45&nbsp;mph, with the more exotic gas boats running at speeds exceeding 90&nbsp;mph. This year also saw ML Boatworks develop laser cut wood scale hydroplane racing kits that rejuvenated a sector of the hobby that was turning to composite boats, instead of the classic art of building wood models. These kits also gave fast electric modelers a platform much needed in the hobby.

Many of Tony Castronovo's designs and innovations in gasoline model boating are the foundation upon which the industry has been built.{{citation needed|date=July 2015}} He was first to introduce surface drive on a Vee hull (propeller hub above the water line) to model boating which he named "SPD" (surface planing drive) as well as numerous products and developments relative to gasoline-powered model boating. He and his company continue to produce gasoline-powered model boats and components.

=== Submarines ===
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Radio-controlled submarines can range from inexpensive toys to complex projects involving sophisticated electronics. Oceanographers and the Military also operate radio control submarines.

=== Combat robotics ===
{{main article|Robot combat}}
The majority of robots used in shows such as [[Battlebots]] and [[Robot Wars (TV series)|Robot Wars]] are remotely controlled, relying on most of the same electronics as other radio-controlled vehicles. They are frequently equipped with weapons for the purpose of damaging opponents, including but not limited to hammering axes, "flippers" and spinners.