Armored cars appeared much later than the first machine invented. In those years, no one imagined that they would also have to protect passengers. The first attack on a statesman was the assassination of the Archduke Ferdinand, together with his wife in 1914. Then the First World War was unleashed, during which armored cars were developed. Since that time, technology has jumped significantly up, which allowed to equip cars at the highest level. At the moment, the most expensive armored cars are: Mercedes-Benz S-Guard, Knight XV, Kombat T98.
Mercedes-Benz S-Guard
This car weighs 4.5 tons and is able to save passengers from shelling and blasting. Its value exceeds 400,000 dollars. It is made of VR10 class armor, and at the moment there are no more machines on the market with such a level of security. It can withstand the blast wave and shrapnel thanks to flexible armor. The bottom of the car is protected by aramid fiber, as well as a mixture of ceramics and steel. As additional security elements, a set of tires of special design is installed, which preserve the working properties in an emergency. There is an autonomous oxygen system.
Knight XV
This armored utility vehicle is sold at a price of 500,000 dollars. The frame is protected by special hardened steel, and body kit - durable fiberglass. The thickness of the glass is 64 millimeters. SUV armor withstands direct hits from AK-47 and M-16. A car weighing 10.4 tons is driven by a 10-cylinder engine whose power is 400 horsepower. There is also a unique, very elegant interior, decorated in the style of Bentley.
Kombat T98
Armored car produced in Russia, the price of which will depend on the individual preferences of the customer. For example, in 2007 such a car was put up for sale for 10,000,000 rubles. There are 2 variants of its execution: 5 seater sedan and 9-seater station wagon. The body consists of an all-metal construction, which includes high-alloy steel. It is one of the fastest armored SUVs in the world, as it withstands bullets of up to 12.7 mm bullets.
