Here's an interesting fact for you: Did you know that Hen Long tanks use the Type 90 wheels on their M1A2 Abrams and Leopard2 A5 tanks? Furthermore did you know that their tanks only have 7 wheels not including the rear motor wheel?
Here's a quick summary of what I mean:
| |
Hen Long |
VsTank Pro |
Toyko Marui |
| Wheels |
Same as Type90 |
Original Wheels |
Original Wheels |
| Number of Wheels in M1A2 Abrams |
6 |
7 |
7 |
| Number of Wheels in Leopard2 A5 |
6 |
7 |
7 |
If you don't believe me, here's some proof:
Here is a Hen Long M1A2 Abrams' side view. Next to it you can find a VsTank Pro M1A2 Abrams' side view. We decided to throw in an extra picture as well, of a real M1A2 Abrams' side view.
(Left) Hen Long's M1A2 Abrams. (Right) VsTank Pro's M1A2 Abrams. Note the wheels' colors on Hen Long's M1A2 Abrams.
A real M1A2 Abrams. ( Source: GlobalSecurity.org )
What about the Leopard2 A5?
(Left) Hen Long's Leopard2 A5. (Right) VsTank Pro's Leopard2 A5. Note the wheel colors on the Hen Long Leopard2 A5.
A real Leopard2 A5. ( Source: GlobalSecurity.org )
To Hen Long's credit, they did want to make a cheap tank for sale, but they messed the numbers of wheels up. Furthermore the camouflage colors of the tank is wrong as well.
It's also noted that all three brands have individual wheel suspension as well. Hen Long's suspension doesn't work as well than VsTank Pro or Marui's however. The wheels sometimes do not return to their original position.
