Alpine Armoring's Featured Vehicle: PIT-BULL®

Let's talk SWAT trucks, in particular, [our flagship SWAT vehicle, the Pit-Bull. Offering both functionality and high protection, this uniquely designed truck is designed and manufactured to handle extraordinary circumstances that require a fully protected armored response vehicle. Alpine’s Pit-Bull® armored truck is well-suited to situations in which teams are traveling through hostile environments needing protection against AR-15 and other high-powered weapons (7.62x39, 5.56x45, 7.62x51, 7.62x63, 7.62x54).

Based on a Ford F-600 4x4 heavy-duty chassis and equipped with a powerful V8 turbo diesel engine, the Pit-Bull® is already in use by many police and law enforcement agencies in the US and around the world for tactical operations such as SWAT missions, hostage rescues, and high-risk law enforcement operations. At protection level A9/B6+, it weighs roughly 16,600 pounds, with a seating capacity of up to 14 crew members. It has been exhibited at different trade shows in the United States, including the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) annual conference.

Protection A vehicle’s ballistic protection level varies based on the client's needs and risk assessment of the environment. Alpine’s Pit-Bull® model SWAT truck offers protection up to level A12/B7+ that would stop .50 Cal rounds and armor-piercing high-power rounds of AK-47 and M16 rifles. Typically, levels A9/B6+ and A11/B7 are needed for most applications in the US and worldwide. When armored to Alpine Level A9 (CEN B6+) with laboratory-tested, certified ballistic steel and bullet-resistant glass, protecting against ballistic threats, explosive devices, and other hazards including high-power rifles including 7.62x39, 5.56x45, 7.62x51, and M80 ball rounds, as well as floor protection from two (2) DM51 hand grenades.

Features For clients interested in additional features, Alpine Armoring’s Pit-Bull® also comes with a 360-degree rotating front gun turret, lockable high-power rifle racks, and many more customized options per each client's specifications. Alpine’s armored Pit-Bull® SWAT truck also serves as a mobile command center. Equipped with advanced communication and surveillance systems, including high-definition cameras, night vision equipment, and two-way radios, this bulletproof APC enables operators to maintain situational awareness and communications in high-pressure situations.

For added security, Alpine’s Pit-Bull® features a P/A system, remote control searchlights, red and blue law enforcement strobe lights on all four sides, a thermal image camera, and three separate cameras with 360-degree viewing with a multi-screen monitor. Additionally, optional removable mesh screens are available to be mounted on all glass windows.