Purpose-built armored vehicles require major alterations to the chassis, suspension, brakes, and engine in order to compensate for the additional weight.Most folks know the presidential limousine, a GMC TopKickā€“based combination of Cadillac parts affectionately known as The Beast, is designed to give the commander in chief the optimum level of protection while traveling. Loaded with advanced communication, armor plating, night-vision capability, run-flat tires, and special defense countermeasures, the highly modified vehicle is a fortress on wheels. But the president isnā€™t the only one who needs added security while spanning the globe. World leaders, politicians, diplomats, corporate executives, and even celebrities find themselves occasionally needing a protective shield from the world around them.

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Photo Gallery: The Sentinel Tactical Response Vehicle

Photo Gallery: The Sentinel Tactical Response Vehicle



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