Traxxas
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| Private | |
| Industry | Hobbies |
| Founded | 1986 |
| Headquarters | McKinney, Texas |
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Key people
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Mike Jenkins, owner |
| Products | Radio-controlled cars, trucks, boats, and quadcopters |
| Website | www |
Traxxas is a radio control model manufacturer based in McKinney, Texas, United States. Traxxas offers electric and nitro powered vehicles (on-road and off-road), boats, and aircraft for drivers of all skill levels. Traxxas' slogan is "The Fastest Name In Radio Control".
Traxxas was founded in 1986, with the goal of offering fully assembled, hobby-level radio control cars that could be run right out of the box with little or no assembly, an idea that was new at the time. Traxxas began offering models as "Ready-to-Run" or "RTR", but now refers to these models as "Ready-To-Race". Starting in 1987, Traxxas began selling a series of electric powered stadium truck and buggy models. In 1989, Traxxas released its first radio-controlled boat, the Villan IV. In 1992, Traxxas released its first RTR nitro model, the Nitro Hawk. In 1996, Traxxas released its first RTR nitro boat model, the Nitro Vee. In 1999, Traxxas released its first full sized monster truck model, the T-Maxx. In November 2012 Traxxas launched its first aircraft products, the ready-to-fly DR-1 Helicopter and QR-1 Quadcopter. In 2015, Traxxas released its largest monster truck to date, the X-Maxx, and also debuted their Self-Righting technology.
Traxxas radio-controlled vehicles come fully assembled and "Ready-to-Run". However, Traxxas refers to their vehicles as "Ready-to-Race". Electric models feature sealed electronics allowing them to be run in wet conditions. Electric models are offered in either brushed or brushless versions and most include Traxxas Power Cell batteries and Peak Detecting Fast Chargers. Nitro models also include a battery and charger to support the EZ-Start starting system. Nitro models are powered by the Pro.15, TRX 2.5 Racing Engine, or TRX 3.3 Racing Engine.
Depending on the model, it will come with a TQ 2.4 GHz radio system or a TQi 2.4 GHz radio system. Some models also feature the Traxxas Link Wireless Module and Telemetry sensors for tuning and keeping track of the vehicle's performance. Some of the Slash short course truck models feature the Traxxas exclusive On-Board Audio system. Several brushless powered models and higher-end nitro models feature Traxxas Stability Management. The Self-Righting feature works with the X-Maxx, E-Maxx, and Stampede 4X4 VXL models.
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