Thunder Tiger Jackal 1/10th Desert Buggy - Full Review

Here's my full review of the Thunder Tiger Jackal 1/10th scale Desert Buggy. Of course the first comparison is the Axial Yeti or the Vaterra Twin Hammers, but the Jackal has crept into a niche of RC that is unique and they have accomplished a great task - Making a scale vehicle that performs with LITTLE modifications. This is a huge task and like the pre-mentioned rivals, the Jackal needs very little to make it very versatile in any environment.
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Thunder Tiger has been around since the late 1970's and famous for some of the coolest products in the RC industry. The e-MTA and MT4 were some of the recent bullet-proof monster trucks that graced us from the far east.
Now, entering the scale desert buggy segment, the Jackal combines Thunder Tiger's proven platforms with some scale aspects of the 1/10th desert buggy. Brushless, waterproof, 2.4ghz, RTR and good looks, the Jackal should be a great contender in the RC market.
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Here's where I got it and some info from Thunder Tiger:
Jackal is a 1/10 scale 4WD desert buggy which is designed to provide customers great off-road experience and easy maintenance. This chassis has been designed and engineered to be a true Desert Buggy. The realistic features make it an unique off-road basher. Capable for high speed off-road driving and handle massive jumps! The Jackal is built to pack a punch!
Flip-Top body for easy battery changes and maintenance
Flip-top body design is designed to that it's easy to open from the top, enabling you to maintain the interior parts with ease and convenience. The adjustable battery casing situated near the back of the vehicle is equipped with Velcro straps, to make the installation of battery easier. The Velcro strap buckle design ensures that the battery will remain firm in the casing despite rough road conditions.
15.4: 1 ratio gearbox w/heavy duty sealed gear differential
The sealed gear box can effectively segregate any dust or debris, ensuring high efficiency and stability for your power transmission system. The tough and rigid material allows the gearbox to withstand high torque and load demand, whilst keeping sound and vibration to a minimum.
AL. oil filled shocks w/ adjustable pre-load springs
4 sets of hydraulic shock absorbers allows the Jackal to be operated in a stable manner, even under harsh terrain. By adjusting the force of the springs according to the road conditions, you can overcome any challenges that any extreme forms of terrain may present.
Heavy-duty slipper clutch
Adjustable heavy-duty slipper clutch allows you to adjust the power output according to your preferences. Whether you want to accelerate full blast or control it under milder acceleration, it's all up to you!
Full roll cage w/front bumper
The Jackal is equipped with full roll cage and front bumper, insulating itself from impacts and tumbles from all directions, in addition to making the exterior designs more realistic.
Wheel Base(mm) 326 mm
Scale 1:10
Length(mm) 489 mm
Width(mm) 295 mm
Height(mm) 190 mm
Motor 3600KV Powerful Brushless Motor