Powerful Armored Vehicles
Powerful Armored Vehicles
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T-98 Kombat
The T-98 Kombat is driven by a 340 hp V8, giving the lightest T-98 a top speed of 111 mph, which makes this one of the fastest all-terrain armored vehicles in the world! This vehicle can also take you from 0 to over 60 mph within 10 seconds. On average, the T-98 Kombat tips the scales at over 11,000 pounds. It has a 36 gallon tank, 2.3-inch-thick bulletproof glass, and prices starting at around $138,000. The purpose of this car was to protect Russia’s wealthiest businessmen as they are often subjects of kidnapping threats. The armored body can also serve as protection from mine blasts. Even with all this protection and quick, high speed, the T-98 Kombat is simply known as a luxury vehicle. Besides being super safe, it offers all the luxuries you can imagine. Not only is the T-98 Kombat sold in the United States, Russia, and Saudi Arabia, but it can also be seen in popular culture. In the 2012 comedy, The Dictator, a gold colored version of the T-98 Kombat was used. Furthermore, the T-98 Kombat also makes appearances in Grand Theft Auto V and the 2014 action movie, The November Man.
Mercedes Benz s600 Guard
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This vehicle is one of the newest luxury armored cars. This car gives so much protection from previous Mercedes armored vehicles that its windows, which are several times thicker than the stock double-pane glass, are so heavy that each needs its own hydraulic lift to open and close. Its top speed is 130 miles per hour, and with a seven speed automatic transmission, it can go from 0 to 60 in about 4 seconds, and holds a V12 engine with 530 hp. There are several options you can get for this vehicle, such as a heated windshield and side windows, hidden blue lights, an automatic fire-suppression system, a panic alarm, and blackout blinds. Furthermore, this guard lineup also includes a limo, which reaches a price of over a million dollars in Germany. This limo holds the best money can buy at 5.5 tons, which is about 11,000 pounds. Because of the added weight of this armored limo, the doors open and close with the assistance of an electric motor. And to top your customized order off, this limo can be fitted with sirens, flashing lights, emergency starter battery, and external communication systems.
Marauder
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The Marauder is an armored, mine-protected vehicle, which was launched during the 2007 International Defense Exhibition (IDEX) and Conference in Abu Dhabi. The Marauder has a six cylinder turbo diesel engine and can run speeds of 75mph, a maximum range of about 430 miles and weighs about 20 tons. Its windows alone are 3.5 inches thick. Furthermore, the Marauder can carry up to ten people. It is described as being one of the world’s most unstoppable vehicles and can survive a land mine explosion. In fact, the Marauder is so durable it can go through a brick wall at top speeds. The Marauder’s payload capacity can hold about 13,000 pounds and can fit various defense and weapons systems, including light and medium-caliber machine guns, cannon weapon installations, and missile launchers. There is a civilian version of the Marauder, which comes in at about $500,000. However, according to Richard Hamilton, who test drove the civilian Marauder for Top Gear in 2011, if you plan on purchasing this vehicle, be ready for some strange looks from pedestrians. I’m sure that’s why most people want it in the first place.
Inkas Huron
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Are you worried about the zombie apocalypse?? Well not anymore! The Inkas Huron APC vehicle is known to be a zombie-proof, indestructible vehicle that can hold up to 16 people. This vehicle is designed to protect its occupants from high-power rifle fire, such as an AK-47 and hand grenade blasts. This vehicle is also equipped with gun portholes down the sides, including on the driver’s door. Under the hood of this beast is an 8.3L diesel cranking out 310 hp. This vehicle was definitely meant for a war zone, and its engine is a 10-speed automatic transmission that holds a 75 gallon fuel tank. The INKAS company, which makes this armored beast, says that the weight of the Huron varies, but usually weighs in at 33,000 pounds. The weight of the vehicle actually depends on what type of add-on you want to order! Some of these add-ons for this vehicle could embarrass the secret service, such as the roof-mounted gun turret, which can also be customized to the buyer’s needs. The top speed is 100 miles per hour making it one of the fastest all terrain vehicles in the world! It also includes a built-in compressor that will automatically re-inflate any busted tires to keep you going at its top speed. And you could be seeing one of these vehicles on the road soon. While it holds the value of being a war vehicle, police departments are also taking action to secure the Huron. In 2014, the National Police of Colombia bought four Hurons for their department. Some people are already prepared for the apocalypse!
The Sentinel
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The Sentinel is Range Rover’s first armored vehicle. While the outside looks identical to the Range Rover Autobiography, it is actually very different. The Sentinel holds a steel-plated armored passenger cell and windows of optical-quality multi-laminated armor privacy glass. It has about a four inch opening in the driver’s window for passing documents and veeeery small takeaway orders. Furthermore, the Sentinel is certified to VR8 standard against ballistic threats, which means TNT explosives and grenades. The top speed of the Range Rover’s Sentinel is 155 miles per hour. This luxury vehicle also includes a V8 engine, 340 horsepower, and can go from 0 to 60 in about 8 seconds. If you are interested in this extra protection vehicle, you can purchase the Sentinel starting at about $446,000, which can increase with customized additions, such as interior colors, a customer-configurable siren system, emergency service lights, and an external PA system.
Dartz Black Shark
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The Dartz Black Shark is known as a “spy car.” This car is a battle-ready armored SUV built atop a Mercedes AMG GL platform, which can be fitted with a V8 or a V12 engine. It holds about 1,500 horsepower, can go from 0 to 60 between five to six seconds, and has a top speed of about 155 miles per hour. The Dartz Black Shark includes driving features like electro chromatic privacy windows and disappearing coach door-handles that come equipped with an anti-paparazzi shock-device. This basically gives a jolt to any trespassing fingers while the privacy window conceals the identity of those inside. Furthermore, the vehicle also comes equipped with a rotating bulletproof grill, and a fingerprint and retina scanner. You could also customize the vehicle with other additions like a champagne holder and a hotspot, and an Xbox One.
550-Foot Laser Yacht
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This 550 foot Yacht is known as the Eclipse and is said to be something that even James Bond might consider too “over the top’! Just kidding, it’s James Bond! This yacht is about as long as two football fields and has an integrated German-built missile defense system, which includes bullet proof glass and a missile detector. Furthermore, the Eclipse includes an “anti-paparazzi” shield which is said to have lasers that sweep the surroundings, detecting CCD’s. A CCD is a charge coupled device that is an integrated circuit etched onto a silicon surface forming pixels. Reportedly, once these lasers notice a CCD, they fire a bolt of light right at the camera to obliterate any photograph! The Yacht also has two swimming pools, a disco hall, and six-foot movie screens in all guest cabins, and a mini-submarine that can submerge up to 160 feet. The Yacht needs about 70 people to run it. As of Sep 2011, the yacht ran a Russian businessman $500,000. Not a bad price for a yacht worthy of James Bond!
Nissan GTR Armored Police Car
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With the inspiration from the Nissan GT-R Premium, the Nissan GTR includes matt black wrap, aftermarket coil-over shocks, and 22 inch spiked rims. The car, which has officially been named the Police Pursuit #23 has been nicknamed “copzilla” with a twin-turbo V6 possessing over 560 horsepower. The car is also equipped with about four dozen different LED light elements, plus a loudspeaker and siren mounted on the front push bar. Furthermore, the car can reach nearly 200 miles per hour! However, you will not be seeing these dozens of flashing lights behind you soon as it was just shown at the 2017 New York Auto Show and as of right now, no police departments have bought the Copzilla for their force.
Ball Tank
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The Ball Tank is considered to be one of the rarest and most unique fighting vehicles from World War II. Not much is known about this little unique tank as it never made a huge appearance during the war, but we do know it was invented by Nazi engineers. While no one is 100% sure of the ball tank’s purpose, it is believed to be a one man scouting vehicle. It is also reported that the Ball Tank was captured by the Soviets in 1945, when it was being sent to Japan as part of Germany’s technology sharing scheme. However, if you would like to see this rare and unique tank today, it sits in the Kubinka Museum’s collection of German armored vehicles.
Trasco BMW 7 Series
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The Trasco BMW 7 Series is not only offered with one armoring level, but a buyer is given the options of three different levels so it can protect its passengers from a variety of threats from small arms to rifle fire. The car is powered by a V12 engine with an eight speed transmission. The vehicle can go from 0 to 60 in about 4 seconds and has a top speed of about 155 mph. This luxury car has an estimated price of about $155,000. This car features upgraded tires due to the weight of the armor in this vehicle. These tires include rims with a special unique design and can be driven if the tire is punctured. This series also includes a limo, which like the car, will protect the passengers from various gunfire. You can also find comfort inside the vehicle through its relaxation features such as massage chairs and rear-seat entertainment system.