Armored Cars & Trucks

Bullet-proof vehicles have been around since the beginning of World War I. At that time, they were primarily used by the military to protect soldiers as they waged war. However, businesses and individuals quickly saw the value of the using armored cars and they have become a staple in both the commercial and private sectors. Although there are several manufacturers who specifically build armored cars, almost any car can be retrofitted with armor and bullet-proof glass. This retrofitting is expensive, however, and can cost upwards of $100,000. Whether you are a business or a private citizen, though, there are several different types of vehicles on the market you can purchase for your individual needs. Armored Trucks – These bullet-proof vehicles are mostly used in the commercial sector to transport items of high dollar value including cash. They are also known as an armored cash transport car or a security van. The purpose of these trucks is to assist in defending against wo...

The GAZ Tigr is a Russian 4x4, multipurpose, all-terrain infantry mobility vehicle manufactured by GAZ, first delivered to the Russian Army in 2006. Primarily used by the Russian Federation's armed forces, it is also used by numerous other countries. The vehicle was designed to transport troops and various equipment quickly on road and off-road. It has a chassis frame construction, with a traditional layout of front engine, middle crew compartment, and rear cargo area. Standard features include: power steering, independent all-wheel torsion suspension with hydraulic shock absorbers and stabilizer bars, a transfer case with a locking center differential, limited slip differentials, two-speed transfer case, automatic tire inflation, engine block heater, and electric winch. . The Specialist OAO "GAS" is designed car of the special purpose, which satisfies the most high requirements on rational design both externals forms, and interior for cars of such class. The New de...

The GAZ 39371 Vodnik is the Russian answer to the HMMWV / Humvee. "Russian "Hummer" is the nickname given by people to one of the latest products of the Arzamas automobile plant - the high-mobility multipurpose vehicle GAZ-3937 "Vodnik". The purpose of the vehicle, as well as its appearance resemble those of its American "brother", but "Vodnik" surpasses the "American" in many parameters! AFV GAZ 3937 "Vodnik" can, for instance, easily overcome water barriers; it has a water-displacing hermetic hull, a 4x4-type chassis, independent suspensions, a centralized system of tire-pressure control and a 475-mm ground clearance - all the necessary features of such a vehicle. AFV GAZ-3937 Vodnik was supposed to be a military-issue vehicle, but time showed that it would find employment in civil life: such a automobile is perfect for use in limited-access areas. The standard undercarriage with a cab can be optionally comp...