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Hi Frank, I was lucky enough to spend some time in Rex Cadmans T17 at Beltring last year and the year before. I am 6'4" and 200lbs so not your average Tanker! You can climb in the turret but it is a wriggle through the turret basket. The proper way is through the side doors and past the basket. The first time I did it I twisted the wrong way and ended up hanging by my aching finger tips, poised over the knife like lower armour, unable to go in or out. It was not helped by a fit of the giggles. Seriously though, if you twist the right way it is not too difficult and if it was on fire you could get out very quickly. Once inside the Stag is quite spacious and very quiet. The driver and gunner don't need an intercom and you can chat without raising your voice. The largest nosise comes from the transfer box. The front hatches are not spring loaded but there is an internal lever that pushes them up. The early models had a prop but not the later ones. On the road it is remarkable sprightly and will do 50, 55 mph comfortably although it is a bit wide for English country lanes in comfort. Marco H has been operating his for some years and he is more qualified than me to talk about operating them. Great vehicles!
Tobin
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