seems that blackwater is jumping on the apc bandwagon as well:
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the leader in the high-threat security industry, blackwater incorporates real-world lessons learned on the streets of iraq and afghanistan into all of our operations. now, we’ve gone one step further. blackwater presents the grizzly™ – the world’s only armored personnel carrier intended to counter the most lethal threats in the modern urban combat environment.
the grizzly™ incorporates the blackwater high threat armor protection system© (patent pending). this state-of-the-art technology is an exceptional armor system unmatched in the urban apc market. the blackwater high threat armor protection system is engineered to defeat projectiles up to .50 caliber and to provide an ied-survivable envelope.
the grizzly™ is constructed of ar500, the best armored steel in the industry. the passenger compartment walls are angled to deflect the deadly blast waves produced by mines, rocket-propelled grenades (rpgs) and improvised explosive devices (ieds).
armored by blackwater
• designed and engineered by blackwater explosives experts
• high threat armor protection system© — defeats up to
.50 caliber ap
• state-of-the-art multi-layer armor technology
• ar500 steel armor provides maximum survivability
• fiber-tek® armor reinforced belly and lowers
• clean, angled underside deflects ied blast waves
• mig-welded armored undercarriage
• drive train is fully enclosed in the armored envelope
• fully armored doors; heavy-duty hinges; quick-exit hatches
• top-side egress hatches (2)
• fighting ports (5): two on each side, one rear
• transparent armor windows defeat 7.62 x 51mm nato ball standard;
nij level 3; european b6; ul level 5
• armorthane® tactical coating inside and out; reduces probability of spall
performance
• 300+ hp diesel motor – gets you out of trouble faster than you got into it!
• cruising speeds over 65 miles per hour (>100 kph)
• super-rugged heavy-duty suspension system
• heavy-duty brakes
• 50+ gallon fuel tank
• range greater than 350 miles
• emergency reserve tank; standard equipment
• 15,000 pound rated winch; standard equipment
• gross vehicular weight less than 30,000 lbs.
• dimensions – h 105.25” – w 102.25” – l 263.75”
• rolls in and out of a c-130 and numerous other cargo planes
main search lamps
• 3-d swivel-tilt spotlights; forward and rear
• 400,000+ candle-power halogen lamps
• infrared lens covers
• dash controls plus independent wireless remote controls
• control the lamps from outside the vehicle while conducting ir,
nvg, and search operations
lighting
• 16 blinding roof-mounted lights; 4 each: forward, rear, left and right
• superior vision in short and long ranges
• adjustable interior lighting enhances night vision
• driver accessible high visibility lamps; forward
• passenger accessible high visibility lights; rear
• blackout switches for interior and exterior lights; cab and passenger compartment
• running lights include: headlights; tail-lights; turn signals; marker lights; brush guards
interior
• heavy-duty cooling/heating system for use in extreme environments
• dual independent air conditioning/heating systems, controls
• dc power jacks with heavy duty ac power inverter
• front windscreen wiper, washer
• variable seating layouts
• safety driver seat
• sun visors
• optional tinted glass
• armorthane® tactical coating increases passenger safety
• storage compartments in cab and passenger area for essential equipment
serviceability
• designed to meet on and off highway standards
• corrosion protected from the most hostile environments
• easy access to key service points
• replaceable windows; easy swap-out
• color coded service points
• all exterior hardware is the same size;
• power jacks for computers and other devices;
increases ease of service
• operators manual
• service manual
• spare parts manual
electrical system
• heavy-duty 200 amp alternator
• quick jump-start system
• instruments and gauges in standard or metric
• engine block heater jack located up front in the winch box
• power jacks for computers and other devices;
4 in the cab; 3 in the body
options
• roof mounted turrets; lmg; hmg; glmg; tow
• engine upgrades and horsepower enhancements
• 4x2 or 4x4 drive options
• tires to meet your operational requirements
• tinted glass for various climates
• one-way shades for passenger compartment glass
• shock absorbent passenger seats for higher comfort
• storage compartments
• on-board spare parts kit
• fire suppression devices
• tactical med-evac configuration
• exterior and interior colors suited to your
theater-specific area of operation
spare parts and service
blackwater stands behind every grizzly we produce with optional spare parts and service packages to meet your operational needs.
manufacturing & support
under the leadership of top automotive and heavy truck manufacturing experts, blackwater has constructed a modern apc factory adjacent to our corporate headquarters and world-class blackwater training center in north carolina. our 100,000 square foot fabrication plant has capacity to produce grizzly™ armored vehicles at a
rate of one per day.
full-scale production begins in january of 2007. lead time on orders will be based on pre-order priority and customer urgency. pre-orders are first-come, first-served. each grizzly™ is supported with a full service warranty and spare parts packages.
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