BR7 ARMORED LAND CRUISER: DETAILS AND SPECIFICATIONS

BR7 ARMORED LAND CRUISER: DETAILS AND SPECIFICATIONS

1. Introduction

If it’s not earning its keep ferrying around potentates and show friends on the make, BR7 Armored Land Cruiser is perfect for innumerable missions in law enforcement and corporate security that call for a tough, highly maneuverable transport equally comfortable on road or off. Decent acceleration and handling and the luxury of leather interiors and vast storage features usually cause heavy modifications. Kevlar inserts, French-run flat tires and a fire-suppressing system are all available from Alpha ProTech, while a wide range of paint and security systems can be fitted by GrendonMills. When SHTF, the GrendonMills BR7 supplies companies and HNW individuals with all the protection they require downrange, an extremely reassuring companion in the most hostile one can imagine.

Some researches state that the world’s most luxurious armored car appeared to be Rolls Royce although opulence and style of the rich and famous still intrigues to the tune of the Mercedes S600 Pullman Guard that comes spooling along, it remains a mystery how wealthy someone has to be to require the unmatched armor protection of the Viking TX7.106 and the arrogance to casually wheel by a small army of armed personnel. GrendonMills however, won’t let you hang and now introduced what they feel is the most luxurious and safe of all ‘BR7’ transparencies like Toyota Land Cruiser! under any circumstances.

1.1. Overview of BR7 Armored Land Cruiser

Although being heavier, the Land Cruiser with the armor protection close to the BR7 becomes easier to operate since Toyota has more convenient maneuverability and dynamics. A closed cycle of manufacturing and armoring provides the optimal solution in terms of cost-quality-time. Regularly tested, rarely repaired, and carefully tailored to customer safety, the BR7 Land Cruiser is the leader of its segment. If you are targeted by time and want to protect your family most, choose the proven solution and get the car from the first hands. It is necessary to have a comprehensive approach and have a polite word with the vehicle. The finished car consists of thousands of elements that were designed, manufactured, and tested separately. On cars with a large mass, a strong enough design is installed to compensate for its dynamic consequences.

2. Manufacturer: ICU

The Land Cruiser 200 has long been a popular choice for clients looking for a quality luxury vehicle that offered comfort and security. It was for this reason that The Armored Group, along with their UK Partner, created the BR7 Armored Land Cruiser. The vehicle will be available in various configurations and allow our clients to escape the everyday monotony and stress of traveling and be chauffeured around in a truly luxury vehicle that offers exceptional protection from assault of firearms, grenades, and IEDs. Please ask us for a comprehensive report with more information and technical details.

The BR7 Armored Land Cruiser from The Armored Group and Jankel is unique in that it is the sole armored luxury Land Cruiser offering the high levels of protection, dynamic performance, interior comfort, and quality that ensures the perfect balance of luxury and superior safety. We retained all of the features of the Land Cruiser, including the very best interior specifications, and incorporated a unique and bespoke factory-approved armoring package. This means that instead of sacrificing comfort and luxury for protection, drivers and passengers can enjoy the luxury finish and performance of the standard Land Cruiser 200 with the added security of the BR7 Armored Land Cruiser.

2.1. History and Background

The company AddArmor installs the B7-grade armoring on the donor vehicle. The vehicle is designed to defeat munitions up to 7.62×51 SC and speeds up to 1700fps. In addition, the BR7 is also protected from the explosion of two DM51 defensive hand grenades or any common type of explosion occurring under the vehicle. This level of armoring can make the BR7 useful for various applications. For example, a diplomat should consider an option like the BR7 when looking for a safe urban transport solution. The BR7 is also suitable for transporting other important high-profile people, such as business leaders, key personnel, and government or military personnel in dangerous environments.

The BR7 is based on the reliable and time-tested Toyota Land Cruiser 200-series SUV. It is built by the company AddArmor, which specializes in building armored vehicles based on existing platforms. The Toyota Land Cruiser 200-series comes with off-road capabilities, and with the V8 engine, it is more than capable of hauling a heavy and bulky armored vehicle. As a result, the BR7 retains the proven Land Cruiser drivetrain and frame while adding B7-level protection.

3. Design and Features BR7 Armored Land Cruiser

Four-wall protection of the passenger compartment provides protection against 7.62mm armor-piercing bullets from all sides of the vehicle, 360 degrees. This interior wall partitioning is essential to provide protection at all critical angles of fire that a bullet can have to penetrate the passenger cabin from the sides or roof. This is the highest security solution possible to design for an armored passenger cabin. There is no similar terrorist or criminal threat against a main battle tank or a fighting vehicle. The main targets are the passengers and not armed interference.

The BR7 has an optional two-mode door opening: the standard mode and the beat mode. The beat mode allows for opening the door for a small space, only to accept the person by security personnel who inspect the incoming person near the entrance of the vehicle. The passenger, as well as the driver, can open the door in beat mode if their seat has that option. The security person can inspect through the window flip with bulletproof glass in the closed position. The BR7 has electromagnetic door holders to avoid damaging the fender of the vehicle when opening the door in a risky situation.

3.1. Armoring Level: BR7 Armored Land Cruiser

The great advantage of all this is that there is no loss of light since the day remains constant with MoodGlass activated or deactivated. If the system is combined with the electronic window that retracts when the temperature sensor detects that the window is dry and can be raised without any risk, it becomes a unique and superior bulletproof car. The window motor has an electronic safety system that detects when a body is trapped in the glass slot or in case of creation of a theft attack. All windows open completely with OBA security core systems, with the possibility of opening and closing with the handle inside or outside. The armor used for flexibility and resistance to penetration in some of the most efficient carbides is 100% developed by INBRA. With this kind of bulletproof glass, the BR72021 Armored Land Cruiser was the first civilian car capable of producing 720mm and even the only Land Cruiser in this cap, besides being the only one armored with mica for electromagnetic blinding defense. Triple vacuum crystal antivirus screen protects the driver from electromagnetic connections.

Armoring Level: BR7. According to the latest armoring classification for ballistic quality in vehicles designed by the European standard, called EN 1063, there are 7 levels of ballistic protection ranging from BR1 to BR7, all of them tested and certified by independent laboratories throughout the European Union. BR7 is the highest ever in land vehicles and anyway it is the only one in the civilian area developed with MoodGlass. The system is a set of several layers of bulletproof armor that makes it impossible, among other things, to electronically unlock the armored vehicle through the window. At BR7, the MoodGlass is made up of bulletproof glass formed by successive layers of glass and polycarbonate, a conduction layer, liquid crystal, and again polycarbonate. Due to the great density of the system, it seems no more than a simple doubt requiring a great deal of experience and knowledge to differentiate it from a simple clarity. The MoodGlass system becomes a control panel in the car transparent when connected and deactivates and privacy when disconnected.

4. Technical Specifications BR7 Armored Land Cruiser

Length: 5600 mm. Width: 2230 mm. Height: 2150 mm. Engine Type: diesel, Toyota Land Cruiser 5.7 V8. Working volume: 4608. Engine power: 195 hp at 3300 rpm. The recommended service interval for changing the oil, after the first 5000 km, is after another 10,000 km, according to the schedule. Transmission: automatic – with the gunner-seated wheel locks. Rear-wheel drive. Switching for manual transmission when it affects the gunner. The differential lock is front, center, rear, with electric drive. The vehicle speed is 140 km/h, which is important for the disengagement/rescue of wounded. The maximum speed of the base car (Land Cruiser 200) is 220 km/h. The maximum speed with armored doors open for installation of the SPG (special means or remote-controlled combat module) is 140 km/h. The S-7 armored vehicle is put into this configuration only on the spot where the above means of destruction are installed, in the workplace. The maximum reliable speed for hitting targets is 120 km/h – the number of accurately directed shots is not reduced, while the response accuracy is, on average, 11-13% lower than when the car is stationary. When moving, the accuracy of hitting the target quickly returns to the nominal value, as it is supported by the off-road driving conditions.

Weight: 7700–8000 kg. The total weight of the armored car is 7700–8000 kg, achieved by using the Land Cruiser 200 platform. It allows operation on almost any surface (up to and including driving on water, with the installation of additional pumping units), and also makes it possible to increase speed characteristics, while maintaining the maximum protection of soldiers from bullets, mine explosions, and hand grenades. The BR-7 armored car is built according to the most modern pattern – a monocoque armored body. All the main armored hull panels, as well as various parts of the frame, armor plates, ensure the level of ballistic protection, equal to 6b according to GOST R 50963-96. Armored glasses are included in the basic configuration to achieve a 7th class of protection. The armored glass of the BR-7 is capable of holding at least 20 accurately aimed shots of a BSf 7.62-type bullet (such as AK-47), and the all-round camera, up to 6 shots. The largest area of armored glazing in the armament system of the armored car is from the vertical A-pillar.

4.1. Engine and Performance – BR7 Armored Land Cruiser

It is an exciting car to drive, certainly much more stable and smoother than one would expect of a vehicle with a comparable engine, but unlike the new variants of Toyota Land Cruiser. Thanks to this engine it can accelerate from 0-100 km/h in 10.4 seconds with a top speed of 194 km/h. There are 2 fuel tanks with a total volume of 211 liters, which provides the SUV with a range of more than 1200 km without refueling.

Its power of 304 horsepower and torque of 700 Nm are absolutely what this kind of vehicle requires. Moreover, with a torque distribution of 2000 rpm, it practically outperforms all other SUVs in its segment. This means that the armored Land Cruiser can perform with dignity both on and off-road, as the SUV is intended for, including pulling from a shallow place.

The BR7’s engine is a standard Land Cruiser 4.4-liter diesel V8. And it is worth noting that this engine is not available in the new 300-series Toyota Land Cruiser. And this is another reason that the manufacturer decided to release their armored version already based on the old model – for those who still want to enjoy the power of a more powerful turbocharged diesel engine.

Specifications

4.2. Protection and Armor

The large glass area net allows quarter front/barred access. A roof opening in the largest part of the BR-7 is important for troop deployment. The operation of non-bulletproof windows is easy and assisted. All of them are provided with blackout curtains and armored inner exhaustible windows. The armored peripheral closing in the rear area of the wagon provides ballistic degree 3. The opening trunk can receive ramps for embarking and disembarking light vehicles or material supporting the protection degree.

The ballistic protection prevailed in the vehicle design, with 70% of it based on steel plates and the other 30% in aluminum. The chassis is reinforced to carry approximately 2.5 tons of armor. The large carab layout increases the ballistic resistance and protection of those inside. The quarter windows were made with a gasoline chamber to prevent explosion and improve driver’s visibility. Tires are made with a Run-Flat system that allows the vehicle to continue moving for 50km even if they are deflated.

5. Applications and Uses

All side glasses are removed and replaced by a flat fitted version of modern high-quality NIJ III transparent armor, and the original lifting system is changed with a digital system for better control. The transformation in between is more controlled and reliable for usage. All of the window lifting wiring is controlled by a custom specialized system software not to fail due to mud, humidity, or cold conditions. The glasses changed as to keep clearness simple with substance. These flat panels are bent and fixed inside to improve side and roof protection gloss. The vehicle provides CEN 1063 BR7 level security in respect of the armored cabin, BR6 level opaque protection, and 2 DM88 underbelly explosion protection, which is a big advantage. This car has been designed to defeat the most modern threat of its class, and it is protected against any kind of attack. In addition, for over 20 years, INKAS Armored Vehicle Manufacturing always operates armoring according to your exact specifications.

Seats: 5 Armored passenger cabin Dynamics: Still preserved by the original engine, which is a 4.5 LT V8 Petrol (common 4.5 Diesel LT V8 also available). Armored passenger cabin: BR7 provides plenty of headroom and a spacious cabin. Furthermore, discrete design and exclusive appearance guarantee bulletproof discretion.

The BR7 has been designed for high-profile enthusiasts and individuals who value their privacy and protection while moving on the roads, allowing them the comfort of screens, TVs, and telephones. The BR7 provides sufficient protection for its class, and the vehicle is comfortable to be used for traveling in combination with the highest level of protection. The vehicle is optimal for families, C-level executives, and heads of state who desire to use it for striking appearance and discrete protection.