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The Hornet

1/10 scale 🏎️ Cars, Trucks & Buggies buggy + Follow ⚡ Electric 1984

Factory stock specs

Power⚡ Electric
CategoryCars, Trucks & Buggies
Scale1/10
Disciplinebuggy
Released1984
Stock motorRS-540 brushed included
Stock ESCIncluded: Tamiya ESC (current re-release kit)
Stock servoNot included (sold separately)
BatteryNot included (7.2V battery/charger sold separately)
Weight874 g (1.9 lb)

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Classic 2WD off-road buggy kit (re-release, orig. 1984); ABS bathtub frame, sealed diff gearbox, oil-filled rear dampers. Requires 2-ch radio/servo/battery to complete

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Specs verified from: amainhobbies.com (TAM58336); motionrc.com; hubhobby.com