{"id":91583,"date":"2020-11-25T21:46:55","date_gmt":"2020-11-25T21:46:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/militarytimes\/uncategorized\/2020\/11\/25\/ever-wanted-to-drive-a-wwii-era-tank-heres-your-chance\/"},"modified":"2026-08-08T09:32:03","modified_gmt":"2026-08-08T09:32:03","slug":"ever-wanted-to-drive-a-wwii-era-tank-heres-your-chance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/militarytimes\/off-duty\/military-culture\/2020\/11\/25\/ever-wanted-to-drive-a-wwii-era-tank-heres-your-chance\/","title":{"rendered":"Ever wanted to drive a WWII-era tank? Here\u2019s your chance"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Christmas has come early for WWII equipment aficionados. With the American Heritage Museum\u2019s introduction of its new \u201cIcons of Armor: The Ultimate WWII Tank Experience,\u201d<\/a> visitors will have the opportunity \u2014 with a cost of $995 to $1,495 \u2014 to operate an M4A3 Sherman medium tank, a M24 Chaffee light tank, and a M26 Pershing tank.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some may certainly be disappointed to learn that all the tanks have been \u201cde-milled,\u201d meaning the entirety of their armament have been rendered useless, but it\u2019s safety first for the museum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Despite not being able to pull a James Franco-esque scene \u00e0 la in \u201cThe Interview,\u201d<\/a> tank enthusiasts will be able to \u201cmake turns at various speeds, climb a hill, and cross obstacles\u201d while rocking a provided pair of tanker overalls, free of charge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIcons of Armor\u201d<\/a> is touted as a fundraising sweepstake to help \u201csupport the living history mission,\u201d but in case dropping nearly a grand on this experience<\/a> seems steep, the museum is also offering a sweepstakes for one lucky winner to drive all three tanks.<\/p>\n\n\n\t