For those who are looking to experience something a little more than just normal tank days then why not try off-road tank driving. This is where you will be given a selection of different tanks to drive and an off-road course that military personnel use to train.
You will start off in the morning with a briefing and an explanation of the course and how a tank works. Then after you will be taught how to drive a tank under the supervision of military soldiers. After this you will be given free rein to drive the tank around the course going through the dips and bumps giving you a lifelike experience of what it's like to control a tank in harsh conditions.
Off-road tank driving is an amazing experience that you will not only learn how to drive a tank but also you can engage in battle against other people, there are also a wide range of activities that may be available at the venue.
For £235 you can experience off-road tank driving like you would never believe. Go for a full Monty tank day and you will not only experienced driving a whole range of different vehicles and also you will be able to control some amphibious vehicles as well. The list just doesn't stop there as the range of activities include driving around the track and also being able to crush a saloon car.
What tanks are available at an off-road tank driving that?
- 700hp MBT 55 ton tank which is a large heavy tank but is easy to control, and it's great for beginners.
- APC (Armoured Personnel Carrier) not only will you be transported around in one of these you will also get a chance to drive one and get the feeling of deploying troops.
- Bedford Army Lorry, these are the six wheeled trucks and driving one of these off-road takes a lot of skill but is also extremely fun.
- You will have the choice of an army Landrover or a Humvee to drive around so you can experience some of the lighter four-wheel-drive vehicles on the course.
- Russian Gvozdika is another famous tank from the World War II era and driving one of these is reliving some of our history.
- The T-55AM2 Battle tank and which is currently used by the British Army and other forces around the world. You will be able to experience what modern day tank driving is all about.
This is just a small range of what this available, and different events will have a slightly different selection of vehicles on offer. But you be sure to have a great time off-road tank driving no matter what you get to choose from.
A place to find off-road tank driving in your local area is to go online and conduct a quick search. This is very convenient as you can compare many different websites and also find the cheapest price available. All bookings are dependent on the weather and be sure to make your reservations early as the best ones to fill up quickly.