Radio Controlled Steam Powered Tank

When you think of an RC vehicle you think electric motors right? Well that is about to change! Here are a few specs. of a Steam Powered Tank

Engine: Wilesco D49 Marine Double Piston Steam Engine
Boiler: Mamod SE3
Fuel: Alcohol or Solid Fuel Tablets
Chassis & Gearbox: Tamiya 1/16 (Clutch drive, aluminum chassis with metal tracks)
RC: 2 Channel Futaba
Running Time: 10-15 min per full tank of water, pressure at about .75 – 1.5 Bars

Check out a video of the tank in action!

3 Comments


  1. For some reason I really cant get into the steam tech stuff. Something about it seems wrong.


  2. i love cool team engines like that. sterlings too

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