Yes, it is an absolute truth. Now you can learn how to drive a tank* near London. It is one of the craziest activities to do while visiting Leicestershire and London. The British Army FV432 is a 15 tonnes armored personnel carrier (APC) designed in the 1960s and used for transporting infantry on the battlefield. In the 1980s, almost 2,500 vehicles were in use, with around 1,500 now remaining in operation.

During the experience, will have a chance to take a ride with this nightly beast along the roads, meadows, and shrubs. And over the period fully experience the vehicle’s technical features, as well as learn more about its history. For the duration of the tour, you will be fully equipped with a proper safety equipment and military attributes like helmets, armor vests, etc. Additionally, after the tour, you can go for a variety of other great on-site activities like an Outdoor Shooting Range.*British Armoured Personnel Carrier Transporter Tank (1963 Model FV432).

Location

160 km from London city center (2 hours drive from London center) towards the area of Leicestershire.

What’s included

Tank Driving for Beginners

a) A one-hour tank driving experience
b) You will learn how to drive a 17.5 ton FV432
c) Welcome and briefing
d) Two laps of hands-on driving time, approximately 15 minutes and 4 laps as a passenger
e) Free entry to the museum displaying a large military vehicle collection
f) Use of a tank suit and helmet for the experience
g) You will form part of a group of three participants

Tank Driving Experience
a) A 1:1 45 minute tank driving experience
b) You will learn how to drive a 17.5 ton FV432
c) Welcome and briefing
d) Four laps of hands-on driving time, approximately 30 minutes
e) Weather permitting you will have the opportunity to use more a challenging course
f) Free entry to the museum displaying a large military vehicle collection
g) Use of a tank suit and helmet for the experience

Season

All-time season activity. But not available when the temperature drops below -5 C.

Notes

a) Minimum age is 16
b) Maximum weight is 22 stone
c) Maximum height is 6’4”

Prices

a) Tank Driving for Beginners – From 80 GBP
b) Tank Driving Experience – From 110 GBP

Margarita Daganskaia

Do you hire tanks out I would like to borrow it I will pay money to drive to Equador Embassy in London to rescure Jullian Assange! How much? Will bring a tank back in good order back. Do need a lesson or two. ♡

12 months ago

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