Tamiya 7.2V Battery

[Awins]

As a newbie just reading through the construction manual of my Tamiya King Tiger, I thought that I had all to start the build but now realize I don't have the battery.
The manual suggests a Tamiya Ni-cad 7.2 Racing Pack. I've looked on line but am at a loss as to which battery to buy as it seems there are dozens of different types available.
If I bought one other than Tamiya (which I am finding difficult to find), which type and make would you recommend and would it fit into the KT as I have no idea of the size of the Tamiya battery. Also I know the voltage has to be 7.2 but what about the secondary numbers I see on these batteries e.g. 1500. 2000. 3000 etc etc this seems to reflect in the price too.
Thank you guys for all your help and support

[billpe]

It's the same as any other 7.2v battery with a tamiya plug. I think I have Orion sport 7.2v batteries in my tamiya tanks. I think I got them from rd pit stop on ebay.

The second number reflects the charge it can hold, in layman's terms. You will also want a good charger for them, ideally one which doesn't continue charging if the battery is left plugged into the wall and tells you when it's full.

[Jake79]

I just ordered some Ternigy 7.2v, 4200ni-mh bats for my Tam K/Ts form Hobby King....pretty good prices..

[jarndice]

Awins Hi, If I were you I would forget about NI-CADS, they are pretty much phased out, NI-MH's or LI-PO's are the batteries you will find in use now. shaun