Armored Ford F-550
swat truck(pit-bull vx®)
swat truck(pit-bull vx®)
| Make: | Ford |
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| Model: | F-550 XL, 4X4 |
| Market For: | US & Export |
| GVWR: | 19,500 lb/8,845 kg |
| Seating: | 2 + 8 Crew |
| Engine: | 6.7L V8 Turbo Diesel (High Sulfer) |
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| Transmission: | 6-Speed Automatic |
| Power: | 300 hp @ 2,800 rpm |
| Tire: | XZL335/80R20 (run-flat inserts) |
| Height: | 106 in. (269 cm) |
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| Length: | 254 in. (645 cm) |
| Width: | 94 in. (238 cm) |
| Wheelbase: | 141 in. (358 cm) |
| Final Weight: | 16,600 lbs (7,529 kg) |
VIDEO LINKS
Click on the links below to view sample videos of the armoring process and the testing of ballistic glass, steel & patented composite material uniquely retrofitted on various vehicles that are armored by Alpine Armoring Inc.
- Armored Pit-Bull VX Features
- Armored Pit-Bull VX Road Test
- Armored Pit-Bull VX Turning
- Alpine's Accessories & More
ARMORING SPECS... Protection Levels A6(B5) - A10(B7)
- All opaque material surrounding passenger area is replaced with hardened ballistic steel
- Roof (at an angle) & floor (anti-mine protection including DM51 grenade/fragmentation)
- All original glass is removed and replaced with NIJ tested multi-layered ballistic glass
- Protection against high-power rifles up to 7.62x39, 5.56x45, 7.62x51 & M80 ball
- Additional areas of armoring are fuel tank, battery and computer module
- P.A./multi-siren system and LED strobe lights, per customer's request
- Reinforced door hinges to support additional weight of the armor
- Additional hardened ballistic steel plating for the undercarriage
- Gunports are installed on selected doors and/or windows
- Patented designed armoring for firewall and wheel wells
- Optional vision enhancement system (camera/monitor)
- Optional set of four (4) high-grade run-flats installed
- All door and window openings are overlapped
- Customization per client's specifications
- Optional customization for the interior
- Customized tailpipe protection
THE BALLISTICS
Transparent & opaque ballistic materials that are installed on all of the makes and models of Alpine's armored cars are routinely and carefully being tested in-house as well as by certified independent test laboratories. Also, certificates are on file & are supplied to the client at the time of the delivery of their armoured vehicle.
additional armoring specifications for this vehicle
ARMORED FEATURES: |
- Armor overlap for all doors/windows/ports
- Engine bay protection, including battery & ECU
- Ballistic steel fuel tank protection
- Reinforced door pillars and posts
- Ballistic steel floor (grenade/mine protection)
- Roof-mounted hatch
- 40mm thick/polycarbonate construction
- Anti-spall shield layer
- Multi-hit protection
- Four (4) side doors
- Single rear door is 43 inches wide
- Steel door pillars
- Custom heavy-duty door hinges
- Exterior paddle style for rapid entry/exit
- Grab handles / pull bars on interior & exterior
- 4-point manual deadbolt internal locking sys.
- OEM Driver & Passenger seas
- OEM 3-point seat belts (driver/passenger)
- Rear bench seating and 2 point seatbelts
- Bench seats lift up for additional storage
- Fold down modular seat behind passenger seat
- Total seating for ten (10) personnel
- Dual door roof escape hatches
- Roof turret hatch (turret not included)
- All wires are loomed and clearly marked
- 3 switched red & white dome lights
- 2 roof mounted GoLights with toggle switches
- P.A. / multi-siren system
- Red & Blue, front, sides, & back Strobe Lights
- Front cab utilizes OEM climate control with A/C
- Rear independent high output A/C & heating
- Smoke extraction/ventilation fans
- Insulated dual-wall construction
- Rubber floor in front cab compartment
- Anti slip heavy duty black textured rear floor
- Front RAM bumper mounted to frame
- Grab handles and 12” wide foot rails
- Dual door roof escape hatches
- Roof turret hatch (turret not included)
- Rims: 20”x11” forged aluminum
- Tires: Michelin XZL 335/80R20 tubeless
- Run-flats installed on all wheels
- First aid kit and fire extinguisher in front cab
- Rear pintle hook installed below foot rail
- Ballistic fuel tank armoring
- Lockable fuel door
- Reinforced door pillars and posts
- Tailpipe protection
- Suspension components are reinforced