World of Tanks and The Tank Museum Restore Historic FV4005 Tank for TANKFEST 2024

Gaming Staff • June 18, 2024

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World of Tanks, a popular online video game, is co-sponsoring the restoration of the FV4005, a significant tank from the United Kingdom's military history, in partnership with The Tank Museum. The game company is contributing £20,000 to the project, which will help restore the tank to its original condition, complete with its enormous gun. The FV4005 is notable for having the largest gun ever fitted to a tank and represents the pinnacle of efforts to build bigger and more powerful guns throughout the history of armored warfare.

Once the restoration is complete, the FV4005 will be the only running example of its kind in the world, serving as a valuable historical artifact for enthusiasts and historians. The public will be able to see the restored tank at TANKFEST 2024, an armored warfare event held at The Tank Museum in Bovington. World of Tanks is the main sponsor of the event, which attracts thousands of visitors each year.

The restoration project has generated interest from a new generation of enthusiasts, many of whom were introduced to the FV4005 through the World of Tanks video game. The company has a long-standing partnership with The Tank Museum and has supported a variety of restoration projects and educational initiatives over the years.

World of Tanks PC and other games in the franchise will be featured at TANKFEST, and players can participate in special events and challenges to earn unique rewards, such as voiceovers for in-game crew members and exclusive skins for the FV4005 tank. These events and rewards help connect the game to the historical significance of the tanks it features and provide players with a unique and engaging way to learn about armored warfare history.

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