Ford Valuables In Transit 350
The Valuables In Transit 350 Vehicle is a secure vehicle designed to safely transport high value cargo in the most demanding conditions. It is a unique vehicle in terms of technical specifications, design and assembly. A truly innovative approach was taken when designing the vehicle utilizing the best engineering solutions implemented in previous models. The Valuables In Transit vehicle is characterized by a high level of performance and maneuverability. With a heavy duty truck chassis, this vehicle remains reliable in the most demanding conditions, thanks to custom-designed components upgraded to provide increased payload capacity and reliability.
The Valuables In Transit vehicle can be equipped with dual protective layers ensuring its passengers safety from both ballistic as well as blast attacks. The advanced armoring materials provide protection against 7.62×51 SC ammunition, 7.62×51 M80 NATO Ball ammunition and tested to meet NIJ-STD-0108.01 Level III as well from CEN Level BR6 ballistic standards.
The Valuables In Transit Vehicle is designed to be used by individuals or institutions with need to transport high value cargo in the most secure and efficient way all over the world. Among other security features, this model can be equipped with an escape hatch, siren/PA system, emergency lights package, electronic military system as well as external view cameras providing 360o F.O.V
General Specs
Chassis Ford Transit F-350 Van Commercial
Type Left Hand Drive, Special Purpose Vehicle
Engine Ford Duratec 3.7lt V6 Ti-VCT
Transmission 6-speed Select Shift Automatic
Horsepower 275hp @ 6,000 RPM
Torque 260 lb.-ft. @ 4,000RPM
Drive Train FWD
Brakes 4-wheel vented disc w/ABS & Brake Assist
Suspension Front Mc Pherson Independent
Back Solid Axle w/ leaf springs
Electrical 100-amp alternator
Steering Rack and Pinion Hydraulic, Power-Assisted
Wheelbase 130 ~148 in
Doors/Hatches 4 Doors
Seating Capacity 2 (Driver and Co-Pilot) + 1 Back Seat
Fuel Capacity 25 Gal capacity
Payload Capacity 4,000 lbs
GVWR 9,500lbs ~10,360 lbs
Armor Protection
Custom designed, chassis-mounted body. The vehicle’s body incorporates heat and noise insulation materials providing superior comfort level to its occupants. Armoring of passenger compartment to provide protection in accordance with EN 1063: BR6. **see table below**
Floor is fitted with blast protection to protect occupants against fragmentation from detonation of 2 DM-51 German ordnance hand grenades or equivalent light anti-personnel mines. Additional floor protection (V-hull design). Vehicle body is fully encapsulated to provide armor protection to occupants at all points. Armor consists of all welded ballistic grade steel construction. The interior frame, constructed of ballistic grade steel, provides overlap and backup protection for the large-surface principal impact areas such as the doors and windows. Structural reinforcement of the support pillars and other areas that are crucial to maintaining vehicle safety in any circumstance, including rollover and ramming situations.
(up to)
7.62x63 M2AP (NIJ IV)
7.62x54R API B32
7.62x51 M61
7.62x51 M80 (NIJ III)
7.62x39 API BZ
5.56x45 M855A1
5.56x45 M855 (GREEN TIP)
DM 81 HAND GRENADES
LAND MINES/ IED
Glass Armoring
The Bullet Resistant Glass installed on the vehicle provides the same level of protection as the rest of the unit .
Bullet resistant glass is the made with the highest quality, meeting the latest industry standards for:
Spall protection layer on all glass
Free of optical distortion
No discoloration from UV rays
B6 Glass 38mm~36mm
B4 Glass 20mm~18mm
Opaque Armoring Details
Full Perimeter armoring offering 360 ° coverage within passenger compartment using certified ballistic steel plating.
All opaque armoring materials used in the vehicle are of the highest quality and certified to exceed ballistic levels.
Overlapped apertures with bullet catchers in door/window are to prevent penetration from bullets.
Additional opaque armoring installed to protect mechanical components of the vehicle:
Electrical Battery
Electronic Control Module (Engine ECU)
Radiator
Fuel Tank
B6 Thickness 5.3mm B4 Thickness 3.5mm
Door/ Hatches
Armor overlap at all doors to prevent penetration through doorposts and pillars.
Door pillars and hinges designed specifically for this vehicle, thereby ensuring maximum strength and usability.
All doors have weather stripping installed to prevent exterior climate from entering vehicle.
Power
Ford Duratec 37 3.7L (3726cc/227 CID)
Continuously Variable Valve Timing Technology
Direct fuel injection with Active Fuel Management
Fuel type – Regular
Heavy Duty 220 Amp alternator
12-volt; 750CCA/78aH Battery
Horsepower 275hp @ 6,000 RPM
Torque 260 lb.-ft. @ 4,000 RPM
Transmission -6 Speed Select Shift Automatic with Overdrive
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Handling
Axle – Mono-bean front axle with coil spring suspension
Brakes – 4- wheel power disk brakes with anti-lock brake system (ABS)
Tire pressure Monitoring System
Shock Absorbers – Heavy Duty Gas
Stabilizer bar – front
Steering – power
Steering Damper
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Wheels
Material - Reinforced Steel
Color - Electro Polished Black
Size - 16x6.5 in
Bolt Pattern - 160mm
Number of Lugs – 5
Tires 235/65R16 BSW All-season (SRW)
Run Flat Heavy Duty ABS Reinforced Ring
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Seating
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Seats – 2 x Captain Chairs Front, Grey Color
Seats – 1 x Seats Back, Grey Color
Climate Control
Front - Dual Zone Electronic Automatic Temperature Control (Ford OEM)
Back - Single Zone Heavy Duty Electronic Automatic Temperature
Back - Single Zone Heavy Duty Electronic Automatic Temperature Control Back- Controls installed on drivers seat to remove any smoke and/or other airborne chemicals which may be present inside the operational area of the vehicle -opt-