# Military Fantasy Camps Tank Driving School By Darcy Jo Gaugler | Published 2008-07-23 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tank-joy-rides-driving-school-for-tanks References: [smh.au](http://www.smh.com.au/news/germany/getting-tanked-in-beerfelde/2008/07/22/1216492404502.html) 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. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 25% | Activity: 68% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Military Adventure Tourism:** Embrace the growing demand for extreme adventure tourism with military-inspired experiences. - **Combat Vehicle Entertainment:** Leverage the popularity of extreme entertainment by offering unique experiences involving military combat vehicles. - **Tactical Training Experiences:** Tap into the fascination with military training by offering immersive experiences that simulate real-life scenarios. ### Who This Affects Most - **Tourism:** Introduce new and unique attractions to the tourism industry by offering experiences that appeal to a growing base of adventure travelers. - **Entertainment:** Expand on the growing demand for extreme and adrenaline-fueled entertainment by offering unique experiences involving combat vehicles and machinery. - **Training and Simulation:** Preserve the educational value of the military training approach by offering corporate and government training experiences that simulate real-life scenarios. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [DIY Life-Size Tanks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nd-woodworking-art.md) - [Ultra-Tactical Next-Gen SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2026-rezvani-tank.md) - [High-Speed Remote-Controlled Tanks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xrc-brawler.md) - [Branded Automotive Countryside Tours](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/porsche-rooftop-camper-experience.md) - [Carbon-Shelled Camper Trucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/armadillo-crawler-s.md) - [Angular Remote-Controlled Tanks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rc-kit.md) - [Luxury Car Track Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/porsche-experience-precision-level.md) - [Armored Tactical SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2026-rezvani.md) - [DIY All-Terrain Tanks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allterrain-tank.md)