Tank Driving School
Darcy Jo Gaugler — July 23, 2008 — Autos
References: smh.au
In Germany, there's a little town called Beerfelde where men and women can get a taste of what it's like to joy ride in a giant, 600-horsepower old Soviet tank. At this “Tank Driving School,†you can even earn your tank-driving license.
This little-boy-fantasy-come-true experience costs about $200 for 40 minutes. Don helmets, pull levers to maneuver the former war vehicle with very limited visibility, and pay extra to crush cars. All in all, it's a rewarding experience for desk jockeys and paper pushers alike. In uncertain times, it might just be the new middle-aged-crisis dream car.
This little-boy-fantasy-come-true experience costs about $200 for 40 minutes. Don helmets, pull levers to maneuver the former war vehicle with very limited visibility, and pay extra to crush cars. All in all, it's a rewarding experience for desk jockeys and paper pushers alike. In uncertain times, it might just be the new middle-aged-crisis dream car.
Trend Themes
1. Military Adventure Tourism - Embrace the growing demand for extreme adventure tourism with military-inspired experiences.
2. Combat Vehicle Entertainment - Leverage the popularity of extreme entertainment by offering unique experiences involving military combat vehicles.
3. Tactical Training Experiences - Tap into the fascination with military training by offering immersive experiences that simulate real-life scenarios.
Industry Implications
1. Tourism - Introduce new and unique attractions to the tourism industry by offering experiences that appeal to a growing base of adventure travelers.
2. Entertainment - Expand on the growing demand for extreme and adrenaline-fueled entertainment by offering unique experiences involving combat vehicles and machinery.
3. Training and Simulation - Preserve the educational value of the military training approach by offering corporate and government training experiences that simulate real-life scenarios.
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