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"WJ" <WJ-at-vdtogt.nl> |
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Re: Tyng Industries Announces Next Development Project |
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Date: |
Wed, 21 Jul 2004 11:38:00 +0200 (CEST) |
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tanks-at-rctankcombat.com |
Congrats on the new project! I must say the disclaimer you added might
be one of the best I have ever read!!
> July 20, 2004
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> Tyng Industries Inc. (TI) announces it's next R/C Tank Combat vehicle
> development project. Code named "Green Lightning" in homage to the
> programs environmental friendly and lofty performance goals. TI's next
> generation vehicle, like it's ground breaking predecessor the "Dread T34",
> will set the bar well above the current level in the R/C Tank Combat
> arena. Program objectives include:
>
> Design
>
> * Next generation Tyng Track System (TTS) with cog drive and replaceable
> guide teeth
> * Active "Christie" style suspension
> * 24 volt operation
> * Proportional speed control
> * Fully independent turret subsystem
> * Next generation turret rotate system
> * Proprietary "Elastrometric" ammo magazine
> * Full environmental protection to minimize paint and contaminant ingress
> * 80 pound (36 kilogram) target weight
> * Maximum use of cellulous fiber construction
> * Minimal use of ozone depleting thermo plastics and energy intensive
> welding and metal fabrication techniques
> * Easy field maintenance and repair
> * Low cost and ease of construction
>
>
> Performance
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> * 10MPH+ (17KPH) top speed
> * 3 second 360 degree turret traverse
> * 4 rounds per second (FPS) fire rate
> * 1 hour endurance on one battery pack
>
>
> The new vehicle will be based upon the British Comet Mk1 cruiser tank
> which was unarguably the best British tank of WW2 and which remained in
> service with various army's into the 1970's. "The Comet had an almost
> perfect mix of firepower, mobility, and protection that I think will
> translate into an excellent and formidable R/C Combat vehicle" stated
> Steve Tyng, President and CEO of TI. Concerning TI's decision to pursue a
> new vehicle Mr. Tyng continued, "TI can't rest on its previous
> accomplishments, even as great as they are. We are committed to keep
> pushing the technology and performance envelope of our vehicles and be THE
> leader in the R/C Tank Combat hobby."
>
> The first operational prototype is expected to be ready for field trials
> in the second quarter of 2005.
>
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>
> Certain matters within this press release may be deemed to be
> forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities
> laws. Investors are cautioned that all forward-looking statements involve
> risks, uncertainties, and other factors that could cause actual results to
> differ materially from those in the forward-looking statement.
> Forward-looking statements relate to anticipated revenues, gross margins,
> earnings, and the growth of the market for our products. Numerous factors
> could cause results to differ, including but not limited to, changes in
> market demand and acceptance of the Company products, impact of
> competitive products and pricing, dependence on third-party suppliers, and
> changes in government regulations. Although the Company believes the
> expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are based on
> reasonable assumptions, it can give no assurance that its expectations
> will be attained.
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