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PROTECTION VEHICLES.
Ready for the unexpectable.
People who bear the greatest responsibilities should be able to rely on certified protection – without having to sacrifice the unique driving experience that only a BMW Protection Vehicle can offer. BMW has been setting new standards in the design and development of armoured vehicles for over 40 years. Our current model continues this tradition in impressive style. Climb in and settle back, safe in the knowledge that you couldn’t be in a more secure or more relaxing environment. Every Protection Vehicle is custom-built, and every stage of the process is carried out with a craftsman’s attention to detail. The result is a vehicle that meets high standards of ballistic protection, while also fulfilling the most individual of requirements.
Protection Vehicles.Ready for the unexpectable.
People who bear the greatest responsibilities should be able to rely on certified protection – without having to sacrifice the unique driving experience that only a BMW Protection Vehicle can offer. BMW has been setting new standards in the design and development of armoured vehicles for over 40 years. Our current model continues this tradition in impressive style. Climb in and settle back, safe in the knowledge that you couldn’t be in a more secure or more relaxing environment. Every Protection Vehicle is custom-built, and every stage of the process is carried out with a craftsman’s attention to detail. The result is a vehicle that meets high standards of ballistic protection, while also fulfilling the most individual of requirements.
WHAT IS PROTECTED.
Passenger cell
Latest protection technology, made by BMW: Armour that is perfectely fitted to the standard model’s body shell. Thus the new BMW X5 Protection VR6 is hard to distinguish from a standard model – neither from the outside nor from the inside. Our aspiration is of the highest diligence when it comes to overlapping armour in sensitive areas like door joints, chinks or at the transitions of doors and windows. The abbreviation „VR6“ („Vehicle Resistance“), that is part of the model’s name BMW X5 Protection VR6, represents the resistance class, that the special protection vehicle is certified with (VPAM BRV 2009 in the current version). Civil protection vehicles are classified in different resistance classes, ranging from VR1 to VR10. Additonally, this vehicle is certified according to the ERV 2010 and PAS 300 guidelines.
Furthermore, the new all-armoured window glass includes the so called “Post-Blast-Protection” which assures that impact areas remain safe – especially for secondary attacks. The all-armoured window panes remain in their position, so that no openings between glass and body arise. This way we prevent gaps between glass and body shell, that could be used as further points of attack. On top, the Self-Sealing Fuel Tank, that reseals itself after damage, and Underbody Armouring ensure that you’re protected all around.
Protection level
Experience protection on a new level – with the new BMW X5 Protection VR6. The armouring of the passenger cell is made out of high-strength steel parts, combined with the armoured boot divider as standard, it protects against hand- and long guns up to a calibre of 7,62 x 39 mm FeC. Furthermore the joint area is also protected against a calibre of 7,62 x 39 mm SC. Both calibres are used in the most popular weapon, the Kalaschnikow AK-47. Moreover, the armoured passenger cell withstands lateral attacks of 15 kg TNT in 4 m distance. Additionaly a extended roof protects against explosive devices such as the DTG5. An external underbody armour, made out of aluminium and ballistic steel, shields you against shock waves and splinter effects, coming from an attack with DM51 hand grenades. This underbody armour can be strengthend with fabrics1 to resist an attack with a HG85 handgranade.
Certification
All BMW Protection Vehicles are subjected to a comprehensive testing regime and are officially certified on compliance according to the internationally recognised ballistic guidelines for ‘Bullet Resistant Vehicles’ (BRV 2009). So you can be absolutely confident that you are getting the best possible protection.