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A VIP armored car is a civilian vehicle with a reinforced structure that is designed to protect its occupants from assaults, bullets and blasts. Armored cars are typically manufactured with bulletproof glass and layers of armor plating , often with a variety of other defensive mechanisms and features to aid the individuals inside.
Outward facing configured rear seat and wide bulletproof windows allows total operational orientation of the crew sitting at the rear. Search light mounted on top of the vehicle controlled from inside the vehicle by the driver/co driver. Rear view camera and a TV screen for the driver and co driver to see the dead zone behind the vehicle. [7] [6]
Currently on display at the Henry Ford Museum, this vehicle was the first to use a bulletproof "bubbletop" canopy, which was added in 1954. The car remained in service until 1967. 1961 Lincoln Continental SS-100-X, used by John F. Kennedy and Lyndon B. Johnson. Currently on display at the Henry Ford Museum.
BearCats are typically referred to by law enforcement agencies as being "armored rescue vehicles" [17] with their primary use being to transport tactical (SWAT/Special Reaction Teams) officers to and from hostile situations and to assist with the recovery and protection of civilians in harm's way during terrorist threats, hostage incidents, or encounters with large gatherings of aggressors.
U.S. Army National Guard M1117 armored security vehicles at Fort Stewart, Georgia in June 2010.. The vehicle (originally the ASV-150) is a purpose-built 21st-century version of Cadillac Gage's V-100 Commando family of Armored fighting vehicles which was used by the U.S. Army Military Police during the Vietnam War; [4] whose duties often consisted of providing armed escort for wheeled convoys.
Tesla recently delivered first Cybertrucks to customers, years after vehicle was unveiled for advance orders Elon Musk suggests Tesla’s bulletproof Cybertruck could make for good police vehicle ...
Armoured fighting vehicle, any armed combat vehicle protected by armor Armored car (military), a military wheeled armored vehicle; Armored car (valuables), an armored cargo vehicle for transporting valuables; Armored car (VIP), a civilian bullet-proof passenger car or SUV; SWAT vehicle, an armoured vehicle used by specialised police units
Mahindra Armored Light Specialist Vehicle (also known as Mahindra ALSV [2] or Mahindra LSV [3]) is a light-weight four-wheel drive air transportable tactical armoured specialist vehicle designed by Mahindra & Mahindra for the Indian Army and the Indian Special Forces. It's a modular type vehicle built to be maintenance friendly, and can be ...