Do you know the difference between a soft-skinned (unarmoured) and an armoured vehicle? Sometimes, it’s almost impossible to identify when you see them, especially when you don’t look closer.
The reason is that the customization of armoured vehicles is subtle and cannot be spotted until you look closer.
Here are some of the major differences between the two types of vehicles you should know using the 2022 Toyota Land Cruiser as a case study.
- They have thick and heavy reinforced glass screens that can only be spotted when you come closer to feel them. They can get as thick as 2 inches and withstand a close-range shot from an AK-47.
- They also get rare protection with a steel door, reinforced glasses, and extra side padding.
- The underneath of the car is protected by steel and a cabler, making it bump-proofed. This means this car can never go up in flames, even if a grenade is thrown at it.
- Because of how heavy the glass panels are, the windows don’t go down except the driver’s window side, which only goes down by 2-3-inches only at checkpoints when it wants to pass across essential documents.
- Even with flat tires, the car keeps moving because it has an installed safety system called the run-flat system, which means it can still move efficiently for up to 60 kilometres even after the car tire has been shot at.
Difference Between Armoured & Unarmoured Cars
The above-listed points are the major things that differentiate a bullet-proof car from the regular one. These items are installed to provide extra safety for those riding in them and are mostly customized for top political figures and business people. Here’s a video of an armoured 2022 Toyota Land cruiser.
Difference between a soft skinned (unarmoured) and an armoured vehicle
Conclusion
Because of the customization, the car weighs heavier, and the price is also doubled. The weight of the unarmoured 2022 Toyota Land cruiser is 2,650kg, but the armoured version increases the weight to 4,800 kg.
The price of the unarmoured 2022 Land Cruiser VXR is ₦130 million. Whereas the armoured version’s price is ₦280 million.
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