See it in Action: ARRMA 1/8 Mojave 4x4 4S BLX Desert Truck [Video]

There's something mesmerizing about watching a well-tuned desert truck floating carefree over dunes and jumps. While this is fun to witness from a 1:1 desert racer, it's even better to see in an R/C truck.

ARRMA's latest off-road warrior, the 1/8 Mojave 4x4 4S BLX Desert Truck, is a ready-to-run (RTR) speed machine that's tuned for the dunes. If you haven't seen this machine in action yet, here's your chance thanks to the folks at ARRMA and Horizon Hobby:

ARRMA 1/8 Mojave 4x4 4S BLX Desert Truck Specs:

• Brakes: Integral with ESC
• Pinion: 16T
• Scale: 1/8
• Motor Type: Brushless
• Speed Control: Included
• Wheelbase: 14.96" (380 mm)
• Product Height: 9.53" (242 mm)
• Top Speed: 50+
• Wheel Hex Size: 17mm
• Power Type: Electric
• Gear Pitch: 0.8MOD
• Product Weight: 10.49 lb (4.75kg)
• Tire Tread: dBoots FORTRESS
• Vehicle Type: Desert Truck
• Water-Resistant: Yes
• Motor Size: 3668-2400Kv 4-Pole
• Product Length: 25.12" (638 mm)
• Spur Gear: 57T
• Suspension: Independent
• Inner Tire / Outer Wheel Diameter: 2.4 in
• Power System: 4S
• Product Width 12.83" (326 mm)
• Radio: Included
• Connector Type: IC5
• Ground Clearance 1.46 in (37mm)
• Internal Gear Ratio: 2.85
• Ball Bearings Rubber Shielded throughout
• Chassis: Molded Composite
• Completion Level: Ready-To-Run
• Drivetrain: 4WD
• Drive Type: Forward/Brake/Reverse
• Charger: Sold Separately
• Differential: 3 Gear Diffs
• Receiver: Included
• Shock Type: Oil-Filled, Coil-Over Springs

Priced at $499.99, the 1/8 Mojave 4x4 4S BLX Desert Truck is available through Horizon Hobby and its dealers. Visit horizonhobby.com to learn more about this radio-controlled off-road truck.

Image credit: Horizon Hobby