Based on Mercedes-Benz S-Class
Luxury vehicles based on the Mercedes-Benz S-Class have been armored in Bremen since 1985. This also includes the latest model V223, which was presented in 2020. The new S-Class from TRASCO is currently being offered with ballistic protection in level 6 A-KIP and in a fully certified level according to VPAM BRV 2009 VR6. Versions in higher protection classes are also possible.
The S-Class is the most requested armored Head of State vehicle in the high-end market. In 40 years of company history over 1000 armored sedans and stretched limousines, armored and unarmored, were built by TRASCO. TRASCO's employees are among the most experienced within the industry, having armored several generations of the S-class in Bremen, Germany, going back up to the W100 Pullman.
Armoring cage with A, B and C pillars and overlaps integrated in passenger cell
Laminated safety glass produced by European glass manufacturers
Automatic soft-closing on all doors
Armored trunk box for electronics, battery or other options
Self-sealing fuel tank
Underbody protection against 2x DM51 grenades
Heavy duty wheels
Reinforced suspension
Reinforced heavy duty hinges an all doors witch are directly mounted on the armoring cage
Reinforced bumper front and rear as option
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Threat |
Testlevel according to |
Classification by |
Stanag 4569 |
Comparable to* |
Type of Weapon |
Calibre |
Type of bullet |
Testcondition |
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Standoff (m) |
Standard Hit Spacing |
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4 |
PM 4 |
BR 4 |
357 S/W |
.357 Magnum |
FJ(1)/CB/SC |
10 +/- 0.5 |
3 shots on the vertices of a triangle @ 120 +/- 10mm |
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44 S/W |
.44 Magnum |
FJ(2)/FN/SC |
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6 |
PM 6 |
( B4+ not classified) |
PS Ball |
7.62 x 39mm |
FJ(1)/PB/SCP(3) |
10 +/- 0.5 |
3 shots on the vertices of a triangle @ 120 +/- 10mm |
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Special manufactured heavy duty discs, calipers and pads are being used due to the increased weight of the armored vehicle, which keep the brake performance and reduce fading for all time safety braking.
Due to the weight of the armored sedan or limousine, the vehicle is equipped with special tires with an increased load index.
Rims with special unique design and proven payload include the run flat system for emergency driving with a puncture up to a range of 50 km with 50km/h speed.
