Starting up my T54 Russian Tank

This tank is a blast to drive and everything works on it. It's got a 12 cylinder diesel engine that puts out almost 600hp. It has a manual transmission and 100mm gun. It also holds 320 gallons of diesel fuel. These were made right after WWII and in production in 1947.
If you'd like to see more of my military vehicles, come visit the museum on a Wednesday at 10am or a Sunday at 10am through November 11th. We only do 1 tour each day.
The machine gun shoot is on September 19th and 20th. The museum will be open both days Saturday and Sunday at 10am for guided tours. You guys can see the museum in the morning and shoot machine guns in the afternoon. The dirt bike track, paintball rentals, machine shop, gun store and the shooting range will be open to the public while the machine gun shoot is going on.
More info: www.dragonmans.com

[@whw710]

I would not be surprised if this man had a nuclear warhead in his kitchen.

[@O-beefie]

He has they are very hard to come buy... he has 3 out of four sold publicly in existence.

[@philipxu6020]

He already does.

[@Xander_Zimmermann]

Well, I mean if you wanna seize the means of production and cook all the food roasty toasty in a 100km radius the a nuke warhead is the best way to go!🙂

[@gkudriavtsev]

@@philipxu6020 Yeah. Soviet, from 50ths.

[@sirpotato9371]

FUN FACT he does

[@williamsilva9204]

Dragon Man: "Starting up my Russian T54 Tank" Me: "YOUR WHAT?!?!"

[@Geworfenheit]

This is probably polish instead of russian.

[@PePe-jy4zy]

@@Geworfenheit from Czechoslovakia

[@user-hn6cm2hv6f]

@@Geworfenheit maybe from DDR

[@2mikulin]

@@user-hn6cm2hv6f The inscriptions inside are Czech.

[@tedodor1]

Now it's OUR tank,comrade.

[@Fordman6546]

Imagine being the cameraman for dragonman. That must be a super cool job.

[@IntergalacticBrowny]

That would be stupidity awesome

[@jasonusa4945]

Intergalactic Browny his wife died in 2010

[@johndowe7003]

it must be pretty boring hearing him say the same stuff over and over. repeats himself verbatim. great guy though and fun to watch

[@johndowe7003]

@@jasonusa4945 he prob has another woman by now lol. gold diggers are easy to hook

[@IntergalacticBrowny]

@@dankcax3811 I did, I had no idea, thanks for informing me

[@IlGonfaloniere]

2:31 That's a czech script saying: "SMG magazines". That makes this piece even more interesting, cause it is almost certainly a czechoslovak license-built one (probably in ZTS Martin in Slovakia).

[@rajcinka6155]

lol , I’m from Slovakia

[@denisdrahokoupil6605]

Czech gang where you at?

[@IlGonfaloniere]

@@denisdrahokoupil6605 Tu

[@ElPunkistaElHroch]

Já jsem z Budějc vy Šulíni🤣😂

[@mato_3232]

Lol

[@rokozvonar649]

Damn that T-54 is in mint condition, nothing is even missing from it.

[@lazycrocc6715]

Coaxial machine gun

[@GunsNGames1]

Non functional main gun

[@Godzilla-lo8nv]

Guns N' Games is it? It might actually be functional. Is has a cover on the end of it. Non functional guns usually have the barrel plugged. Why would there be a cover on it if the barrel was plugged?

[@mbsb1376]

@@Godzilla-lo8nv ....Oh yeah, it's all coming together now.

[@J-Kabar]

@@GunsNGames1 you can still get functional main guns on tanks. That one has to be because hes fuckin dragon man. Maybe you need a permit but yeah, you can totally have a functional cannon

[@DZ477]

This man owns more tanks than the entire Mexican military.

[@marcovelazquez3844]

You must have done a lot of research I'm proud of you. You probably the biggest PENDEJO in school.

[@frankiv5786]

@@marcovelazquez3844 Fuck you and fuck mexico.

[@marcovelazquez3844]

@@DZ477 I guess you live in a basement you're self ,move out of you're mommy's house and be a man 40 year old fuck.

[@marcovelazquez3844]

@ceo ofepicness let it go homie just let it go but still wondering what went up you're skirt.

[@David-S.130]

more than north korea

[@simonfaure9694]

This is why I love the USA where else in the world can a man have his own army in his garage ....absolutely brilliant thanks for posting.

[@michaelstevens7651]

I would listen to every bit of history that he teaches.

[@bradrichards6107]

Dragonman is like to cool uncle everyone wished they had. Great video, Dragonman. Thanks for taking us along.

[@chrisfarr5909]

WOW that thing is huge. So cool, glad someone is keeping these pieces of history up and running.

[@julmdamaslefttoe3559]

you would find 50 of these rotting in a factory in russia still or afghanistan no doubt

[@standardheat-fs8159]

JUL'MDAMA'S LEFT TOE I know it’s a weird question, but can you... like... just take them?

[@julmdamaslefttoe3559]

@@standardheat-fs8159 no sadly lol they are still technically goverment owned

[@julmdamaslefttoe3559]

@Chad t72s and up yes but even allotted t72s in factories are left

[@badger9946]

This tank was made in Czechoslovakia

[@alexstenin4530]

Судя по табличкам внутри, машина Чехословацкого выпуска, т.е. лицензионная копия. Однако моему деду бы точно понравилось такое состояние машины, на которой он проходил службу в ГДР ещё в 50-е :) Большое спасибо тебе, человек-дракон, за сохранение жизни этого чудесного механизма!

[@_b_x_b_1063]

это, может, вообще Т-55А какой

[@alexstenin4530]

@@_b_x_b_1063 во лбу корпуса есть пулемётное гнездо + на крыше башни торчит броне-колпак вентилятора, так что это всё ещё Т-54, т.к. нет никакой герметичности, а значит и защиты от оружия массового поражения соответственно, чем Т-54 и отличается от своего продвинутого "близнеца". Да и заводская комплектация у Т-55А должна быть значительно иной, в первую очередь это должно касаться боевого отделения, однако никакого вспомогательного противоатомного оборудования лично я не вижу...

[@moonbind2701]

@@_b_x_b_1063 NET. T54.

[@user-kk1hg8sn7i]

@@_b_x_b_1063 нет, чешский Т-54А.

[@denyda1754]

@@user-kk1hg8sn7i Т-55, у него есть спереди выравниватель давления, т.е. он ядернозащитный, а значит Т-55

[@marchingbandboi553]

"Combat ready" this man is ready for WW3 what a chad.

[@billsfanmc1786]

A tank a freaking tank sick

[@trevorlahey1956]

Recommend everyone go check out the museum, 20 dollars well spent. It really puts into perspective the great things dragon man has achieved over a life time. Cool dude

[@votpavel]

what state he is in?

[@dannymiller3315]

@@votpavel Colorado

[@votpavel]

@@dannymiller3315 ok thanks

[@dannymiller3315]

@@votpavel your welcome Colorado springs to be exact

[@votpavel]

@@dannymiller3315 its fine,i doubted it was in my state but if it was,i might have went,i dont go anywhere far from home

[@adambennett2176]

Hey dragon man!! I recently got my class a license and bought a few shirts from you and I cant believe how many people in every 48 states I have been complementing me on my shirt!! Thanks for making me styleish!! Haha love u guys hope I get to vist soon.

[@drasticmeasures3493]

Adam Bennett what?

[@J-Kabar]

@@drasticmeasures3493 shirt = cool because dragon man? Get it? He also has a cool class a license

[@t0ny1189]

Liberals: wE nEeD tO bAn AsSaUlT rIfLeS!!! Dragonman in his T54: Lol

[@lardlover3730]

Lol I don’t understand how some of my fellow democrats think owning assault rifles is a big problem when your legally allowed to own a tank or a fucking naval cannon. Speaking of banning gun ownership, I agree with the republicans on this one. Banning guns outright will just end up like banning alcohol. People will find a loophole and eventually the government will have to unban guns because people manage to be just as deadly without a store bought gun

[@espenliebak6875]

@@lardlover3730 A wild guess: its a bit harder to hide and use a tank like this than a assultrifle u can put in a bag or backpack?

[@lardlover3730]

@@espenliebak6875 I’m gonna sound ridiculous, but can you word that differently? I’m autistic so sometimes I struggle to understand statements when they have sarcastic elements and such

[@lardlover3730]

@@espenliebak6875 oh I just figured out what you meant. Yeah you have a good point

[@espenliebak6875]

@@lardlover3730 hehe😉 have a nice safe day👍

[@DannyPepprs]

I used to work on 12 cyl diesel Train engines , that is some serious power ! Awesome video thank you

[@Liam-rf1ey]

That tank is absolutely beautiful.

[@mecanimetales4647]

@@EdKemperISTHEBACK Are you a finnish boi?

[@user-lg8rp4fq9f]

T55 is beast!

[@lpflore]

@@EdKemperISTHEBACK Yep, sounds like Russian equipment. Instead of delaying the breakdowns you expect them and make them easy to fix.

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@@mecanimetales4647 minä oon itte ainaki

[@mecanimetales4647]

@@-._.-._--._.-._--._.-._--._.-. What

[@zakpokcung5469]

Hi buddy, I am from Prague Czech republic and my dad was driving this one, when he was in the military. By the way all the signs inside your 54 are written in czech language :-) Time 2:32 "Zasobniky samopalu" means "Submachine gun magazines" Great!

[@virriki627]

“... all my vehicles are combat ready!” Great job! Wish you all the best!

[@Harbinger_of_nurgle]

I love the dome look of the turret

[@ianmangham4570]

Isn't geometry fantastic

[@user-dg7sy8cz3b]

I met Dragon Man thirty years ago while hauling fill dirt out to his place. Mel took me around his shop showed me his Dragon Bike and gave me a t-shirt. He is one of the nicest most friendly people I have ever had the pleasure to meet! Terrific interesting, knowledgeable , and gentle man. Thank you for that memory Mel!

[@mrbones_7420]

That is the cleanest and prettiest t54 I have seen

[@mrbones_7420]

Funny it has a 50 cal tho lmao

[@andokski6627]

I thought this man had ww2 weapons, uniforms, and equipment but now he has a full blown tank.

[@ronalbertson9995]

If I ever in Colorado this would be my number 1 destination. This place is my dream.

[@Nikitan275]

I saw some Czech writing on the inner wall of the turret, it seems that it is a Czech made not a Russian made. The radio equipment was made in Russia though. Would have been interesting to see all of the gauges and tablets in the tank

[@frieza1484]

He's such a cool guy. Larger then life!!! 🔥

[@jessecockrum5273]

Awesome I can't wait to go visit

[@ianmangham4570]

Best equipment in the WORLD at dragon mans place 🙏🤠 priceless artifacts from all major conflicts, stunning originals

[@greekboygreekboy3201]

His is the real life gta online character lol 🤣🤣🤣

[@macmac2584]

Tanks alot for another great video Dragonman👍

[@mortegi]

Dragonman...coolest guy on the planet.

[@mnije]

I feel safer as an American with Dragonman around. Thumbs up.

[@raybond1234]

Dragonman you are the coolest man on the planet.

[@user-qc7zv9cp7g]

Боевой мужик! Спасибо за бережное отношение к военной истории

[@dansnickles]

Never a boring day with dragon man😎😀

[@user-ch7xi6bb7h]

He has a huge army

[@km-er1hr]

I wouldn’t be shocked if this man had a perfect condition P.1500 Monster in his backyard

[@bagoistvan3182]

...man ....just listening to the sound of that diesel engine starting and growling makes my blood boilling.... THATS THE POWER OF DIESEL !!! ...when all the fancy, modern turbine driven , compueterized tanks will be on the scrapeheap this kind of old workhorses will run around and fight .👍

[@Eduardo-ji1eh]

Man how did I just find this channel! This man is so badass

[@chrissypoo69]

Eduardo 7 you got a lot to catch up on!

[@Eduardo-ji1eh]

@chris gaona always bro, lol. Just watched both your videos you seem like a great guy!! Keep up the grind bro I’m rooting for you. Also good choice in college degree that’ll be useful. Take care bro do big things my man. I’ll be your first sub😉 also FREEDOM OVER ANYTHING.

[@beastroxor5906]

You got Czechoslovakian made T-54!! Damn, cant take so much pride now

[@josecanestro2133]

A REAL MUSEUM!!! Amazing!!!

[@sonnyburnett2417]

That tank's in incredible shape. Beautiful.

[@craigharness3156]

It’s amazing them old girls can start up like that

[@Vchk1917]

Yesterday i saw jagdpanther starting up and is awesome too

[@italkedtobarzini4015]

The fuel pump part reminds of The Beast of War scene when they're trying to escape but it keeps cutting out. I believe they used a T54 in that film too.

[@gabrielbalbec883]

Hats off to Dragonman for repair and maintenance work !

[@ricks.1092]

This channel is so cool. You just have to love "The Dragonman."

[@user-yg8on8ru2x]

МОЛОДЕЦ ДЕД 👍👏 ЛЮБИТ ,СОВЕТСКУЮ ТЕХНИКУ 👍👏

[@JackDionne]

Very effen cool! Thank you for showing us!

[@albertusanoniem9043]

Am I the only one who thinks this is AMAZING haha. Look at that tank rolling inside a museum how amazig is that!!

[@CrisisGuildWOW]

Dragonman Museums: We keep our tanks combat ready! BOSS!

[@ci2763]

Seriously these videos are the BEST IM WATCHING ON KZbin 💯 my kids watch all these videos and learn so much from dragonman and the details are simple and fasanating ,,keep Posting those videos it's history I haven't seen 🤯

[@cliffnelson1174]

Sir it is absolutely insane that you have one of these!! Your collection is just unbelievable..keep it up we need more Patriots like you..

[@chrispbacon3716]

Nice one, really enjoyed that, from Bristol, UK.

[@cliffmiller3860]

You worked hard and you are living your dream. I thank you for sharing your dream. That is very generous of you.

[@philiprush2266]

God dam that things load but hell of a place to work

[@standardheat-fs8159]

I am impressed, as someone that loves military technology and historic uniforms and weapons, I am impressed

[@mastermindd]

He has a bigger military force alone than my country can afford

[@MrSpeedysChannel]

Pretty awesome Dragon man!!!!

[@paulburns6090]

Oh man its made my day seeing you in the drivers seat of that T54 tank Dragonman....you are the real life Actionman,but you got better gear, God bless you Dragonman.

[@astrologyfirst4376]

i love this man!!!! dragon man is the man!!!!!!!! awesome can't wait to come visit!!!!!

[@binnacle3842]

The man has a working tank. hell yeah

[@BlueBaron3x7]

If I come to America, I will visit your museum.

[@jakevoytko6389]

Watched your Nazi room tour from 2019 ... I could legit listen to you walk around and talk about each piece you have, the history you have in that room is crazy. Its nice to hear someone with knowledge of it all.

[@southerncrossdream288]

Thanks for sharing! Never got to peek inside a Russian tank before!

[@Kevvvinus1]

Love your museum!

[@shinobishizoku7311]

0%war 0%peace 0%nudity 100%BLYAAAAATT

[@mr.pilgrim1241]

Never has a more gorgeous tank been produced

[@MGB-learning]

Outstanding video. Thank you!

[@dutchfly-61]

Great museum 😀👍 and cool tank video

[@Madrevu0110]

This dude lucky to own a tank 🍀

[@peterterry398]

The T-54 that runs in a museum.....unbelievable!!!!!

[@keatonsparksvideoproductions]

THIS IS ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE

[@johnhanselman6371]

Colorado should be thankful that Dragonman is a peaceful, friendly and unselfish historian. He is sharing his collections with the world to see.

[@PumbaV]

Awesome collection! Good luck for you!

[@TuPadre1231]

Thank you sir, I never thought that I would see how a tank is turn on from the inside

[@D3CD3C]

Dragonman should have 30 million subscribers. F these pop stars. Dragonman, I’m coming for a tour and I’m buying a gun! -Danny

[@tacomas9602]

Soviet Armor has this amazingly rugged look.

[@abdulhameedal-sikafi8944]

This made my day...what a man, what a legend.

[@unineil5052]

The knowledge dragon man has is priceless.

[@luisxd6953]

I love this man, i wish this man was my grandpa and i love your videos!!!

[@martinurban8362]

It's t54 from my country 😯 interesting ... Made by Russians for Czechoslovakia... Now Czech Republic 🇨🇿 and Slovak republic 🇸🇰... Beautifull piece

[@davemorgan6013]

Thanks, I wasn't sure if the writing was Czech or Polish.

[@martinurban8362]

@@davemorgan6013 yes Czech

[@IlGonfaloniere]

To vyráběli v ZTS Martin na slovensku, stejně jako např. MT55 a VT55

[@martinurban8362]

@@IlGonfaloniere to jsem nevěděl zajímavé...

[@asd1232407]

Music to the ears

[@fnafplayer6447]

NGL the inside of the tank is rather cozy

[@howiehamburg1372]

0:12 Min. "... it keeps everything COMBAT READY!" - I like your attidude :-)!

[@darkcybersamurai1756]

This man got balls of Kruppstahl! 👌

[@ZedaaaaHD]

Amazing video

[@leolaforest8055]

This is awesome. Your collection is something I dream to achieve myself someday. Until I get there I'm going one thing at a time.

[@01ballista11]

This guy is gonna be that one guy who survives the apocalypse. He is prepared.

[@itubeyourass]

you are living the dream my friend, enjoy it !

[@jremaiyuhh]

America's Taxi : Just another car Russia's Taxi :

[@konstantintyurin5378]

Вот это дедок. Да ему никакие погромы и беспорядки не страшны. Красава!

[@user-dc9oq2pr6v]

За Рейхстаг!

[@Attila_P]

Very nice tank. It's like a brand new one.

[@botyaltotertutal468]

This guy looks like that general from that ad

[@JCIIIBULLET]

Mel Bernstein (aka Dragon man), Little do you know, but you are a piece of American history and I am thankful for your service to America.

[@alant5757]

Wow... what a kick.... awesome

[@nunopereira265]

Manual is life

[@46dude41]

thanks for video. i want a garage like this one.

[@Rangerman69420]

The video we have all been waiting for 😁

[@bbfuller1]

I have you on the itinerary this sept. Can’t wait to see all that