Mercedes Guardian s600. Mercedes-Benz S600 Guard protects passengers like a tank

The company has released an armored one with a VR9 resistance level. This means that this vehicle can withstand automatic weapons fire, bomb explosions, etc. That is, if this car is doused with several cans of gasoline, the passengers inside will remain unharmed.

The most surprising thing is that the armored version is practically no different externally and internally from the standard S600. The buyer has access to the same options and technical characteristics of the car that. This car will certainly be a success not only in developed countries, but also in places where the situation is dangerous and crime-prone.

The new generation of the armored S-Class is equipped with armored plates that are secured along the entire underbody of the vehicle. Also included in the body structure are additional steel sheets that are integrated into the cavities between the interior trim and the outer metal of the body. The metal of the body has also undergone many changes.

So, various composite and armid materials were added to the alloy, which provide additional protection for the car.

The glass is coated with polycarbonate on the inside to ensure resistance to shots from automatic weapons. By the way, all windows are heated. It is noteworthy that the resistance of glass to damage from bullets is in no way inferior to that of a metal body.

A hydraulic mechanical system is provided to raise and raise the side windows. There is an automatic fire extinguisher in the trunk of the car that will work autonomously in the event of a fire. After the fire extinguisher is triggered, the automatic air purification system will turn on to protect against carbon monoxide poisoning. The system works using its own power sources, which allows you to purify the air even with the engine turned off.

The rest of the equipment in the Mercedes is the same as in the regular S600. The car is equipped with a V12 engine with a power of 530 hp. and a maximum torque of 830 Nm and a new generation air suspension. The maximum speed of the car is limited to 210 km/h.

The speed limit is due to the heavy weight of the armored vehicle.

But, despite the heavy weight, the ratio of power to fuel consumption is the most optimal. When necessary, the car, despite its weight, can very quickly gain high speed, which will allow, if necessary, to quickly leave a place that is dangerous.

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It weighs 4.6 tons and can save passengers from fire. We are talking about, which is equipped with armor with protection class up to VR10. Let's find out in more detail what this car is capable of and what protection systems the developers offer for those who want to feel safe in the literal sense of the word.

You have probably seen in various films in which the heroes of the film, fleeing the shots of attackers, hide behind an overturned wooden table. But this is only possible in films, since modern weapon systems are capable of breaking through many wooden tables. So in reality, it will not be possible to protect yourself from shots from modern pistols at an ordinary wooden table. For example, an American 0.44 Magnum pistol with a caliber of 10.9 mm (0.429-0.430 inches) can easily hit eight ordinary car doors. It is noteworthy that after the bullet passes through eight doors, the Magnum bullet begins to slow down and if you place a ninth door behind the eighth door, the bullet will not penetrate it.

The maximum energy level of the 0.44 Magnum pistol is 1500 joules. But this is nothing compared to the energy of a 7.62×54mm R bullet, which for example would be fired from the Russian Dragunov sniper rifle. The muzzle energy of the rifle is 4064 joules. But, despite the enormous speed of the bullet from the Dragunov rifle, the Mercedes-Maybach S 600 Guard is calm from this formidable sniper weapon.

That is why some modifications of the armored sedan have the highest protection class VR10.

It is worth noting that there is currently no other car on the automotive market that has been assigned such a protection class. Mercedes designers, in order to create the safest passenger model, had to reconsider the entire design of the car, since it must protect passengers not only from shots from automatic weapons, but also must withstand explosions. In order to create the combined protection, engineers had to use flexible armor that can withstand blast waves and shrapnel, as well as use non-flexible armor materials to protect passengers from being hit by gunfire.

In order to protect a car from an explosion, it is not enough to create an armored body. The main thing is the bottom of the car, which is always vulnerable to explosives. In order to protect passengers from explosions, the underbody of the Mercedes is made of aramid fiber, ceramics, steel and mixtures of these materials. What is the explosive resistance of the Mercedes-Maybach S 600 Guard?

Unfortunately, the Mercedes company keeps this data secret, because it believes that such information can become a tool for potential attackers who will plan attacks on important people.

Mercedes S-Guard

One thing is clear that, despite the incredible protection, the armored vehicle is intended for civilians. According to the developers, despite the complete reconstruction of the S-Class, the inside of the car is still luxurious and extremely comfortable. This sounds surprising, especially considering that this is the only passenger car in the world that has armor protection class close to that of a tank.

Unlike the regular S-Class, the armored vehicle has thick bulletproof glass, and the rims and tires are also armored.

When testing a car at a testing ground, specialists use a car with a beige or white interior. This was done specifically so that after simulating an attack on a car, we could see whether the body or windows could withstand shots from automatic weapons. Experts say that if even a small particle falls on the interior after a simulated attack, the test will be considered failed.

Michelin wheels (PAX 225-720 R490 117H) have a special design with a steel rim inside. This allows you to continue driving the car in the event of a tire break.

Each car door weighs 160 kilograms. It takes a lot of effort to open the door. It is especially impossible to open or close the door if the car is standing on an uneven surface. Therefore, in the instruction manual for the armored vehicle, the manufacturer warns that the doors should not be opened until the car is completely stopped, because if you open the door before the car stops, the 160-kilogram doors may slam shut by inertia, which can damage the door hinges.

Also, the window lift system does not have a protection system. That is, if you lower the window down and put your hand or finger on the end of the glass, then when you turn on the side window closing mode, they will not stop, which can cause harm to your hands.

By the way, any glass in the armored S-class is also different from the glass in the production model. For example, in the regular version of the S-Class, the windshield weighs only 13 kilograms. In the Mercedes-Maybach S 600 Guard, the windshield weighs 130 kilograms.

From the outside, the glass looks somewhat cloudy due to its thickness. This is due to the multi-layer construction. Despite this, visibility inside through the windshield is still excellent. True, the glass at the edges (including the windshield), due to its thickness, strongly refracts light (like a lens). As a result, the driver receives a highly distorted picture of the environment, which can be very tiring, especially on long night trips.

Options for James Bond

Hidden under the cup holder cover in the S 600 Guard are buttons for controlling the functions for “ ”. For example, there is a function that can suppress an open fire under a car using an aerosol fire extinguishing agent. In addition, in the event of a gas attack, there is a button that activates the oxygen cylinder installed in the cabin. Also as an option, which costs 9,282 euros, you can install a fresh air supply system in the trunk.

The fuel tank of the Mercedes-Maybach S 600 Guard is, oddly enough, not armored. But from the inside it is covered with a special material. This self-sealing material is used in attack helicopters to protect against tank fire from the ground. For example, a similar material is used in the Boeing AH-64 Apache combat helicopter.

The Mercedes-Maybach S 600 Guard is equipped with the same powertrain as the base S600 model. So the armored sedan is equipped with a V12 engine producing 530 hp. (maximum torque 830 Nm). Torque is transmitted to the rear axle.

But unlike the production version, many components have been replaced. For example, steering, axles, bearings, all supporting reinforced and aluminum body parts are replaced with steel parts. All this of course led to the fact that the car weighs incredibly much.

This of course affected the dynamics of the car. As a result, the armored sedan accelerates from 0-100 km/h in 6.8 seconds, instead of 4.6 seconds. The weight of the car also affected the maximum speed, which, unlike the production version, accelerates to a maximum of only 210 km/h (the S-Class of the regular version has a maximum speed of 250 km/h).

To understand that an armored sedan really weighs a lot, here is an example. The regular version of the S600 weighs 2185 kg. Guard weighs 4660 kg. For example, a Mercedes Atego 818 truck weighs 5000 kg. As you can see, the armored Mercedes weighs almost like a real truck. However, despite the similarity of the S 600 Guard to trucks, the Mercedes has excellent ride quality and handling. True, as experts note, you still need to be careful when turning because of the car’s oversteer or understeer.

After all, 4.6 tons of iron and glass are hard to stop. The laws of physics have not been repealed.

However, they have been reconfigured taking into account the weight of the car and are quite capable if you need to quickly stop the car. However, stopping quickly takes practice. But in any case, such cars should not be driven by non-professionals. After all, armor is armor, but in order, for example, to evade an attack, you need the skill of the driver.

By the way, many countries have their own training centers, where professional drivers are trained who will drive armored vehicles. There is a similar school in our country. It is worth noting that Russia is one of the main markets for the Mercedes company, where the largest sales of armored vehicles are observed. The Middle East, where they love armored Mercedes, is also not far behind Russia. It is true that there is competition in the market. These are mainly armored SUVs. But, according to experts, armored passenger cars have an advantage, since SUVs are still more prone to rollover.

Mercedes S-Guard: A special class of cars

Armored S-Class sedans are produced at the plant in Sindelfingen (Germany). From receipt of order to delivery to the customer it takes 9 months. But usually customers do not want to wait for a very long time, so the Mercedes company produces a certain batch in advance to meet the demand of the clientele. According to a Mercedes representative, S-Guard can be ordered at any . But despite this, according to statistics, 99 percent of all Mercedes armored vehicles sold were purchased. It is worth noting that the car in black is the cheapest. A car with a different body color will cost much more. In addition to color, the armored Mercedes, just like the regular S600 factory sedan, is available with a large number of various options.

But there is also a special list of options that you will not find in any official Mercedes catalogue. For example, to order, the factory can equip the vehicle with a special technological hole through which return fire can be fired. Also, for 2,380 euros, a gun safe can be installed in the car. For an additional fee, any customer can purchase special Mercedes mannequins, which can be placed inside the car to confuse the target of potential attackers.

The basic version of the Mercedes-Maybach S 600 Guard costs 560,000 euros. The price includes training in a special center, where the driver will be taught not only how to use the car. For example, the price of an armored Mercedes includes a full training course for special driving in extreme situations.

The Mercedes-Maybach S 600 Guard is available from the factory in different protection classes, from VR7 to BRV 2009 (tank protection class).

In addition to the armored sedan, Mercedes also offers the following armored models: G500, GLE 350d 4Matic Guard, GLE 500 4Matic Guard (protection class from VR4 to VR6 and BRV 2009 to ERV 2010). Also, in addition to the armored S600, anyone can purchase the armored S500 model.

Help from 1GAI.RU: One of the first armored vehicles for civilians was the Mercedes Nürburg 460.

In February 1931, the armored Pullman was introduced to the market, which had special protection for the vehicle's windows. The car windows had special sliding plates that protected passengers from being hit by firearms.

This car was made as a special order in a single copy. It is unknown who owned the first armored car in the history of the auto world.

But since the car had a right-hand drive, it can be assumed that the first armored civilian car was sold to Japan.

A few years after the release of the first armored passenger car in the history of the automotive industry, the Japanese Emperor bought an armored Mercedes 770 K model. Since then, the Mercedes company has been producing serial armored cars.

It looks like the budget of the Russian Federation is facing another test: Daimler has announced the readiness of the armored Mercedes-Maybach S 600 Pullman Guard limousine. Orders are already being accepted and deliveries of the 6.5m machines, each taking around nine months to build, will begin in the second half of 2017.

Unlike the VV 222 series, which is produced by Brabus from the Westphalian Bottrop, armored limousines will be made in the “home” unit next to Daimler’s main plant in Sindelfingen.

The scope of alterations is significant: armored steel under the floor and along the perimeter of the cabin cage, steel combined with Kevlar in the roof, bullet-resistant glass from the Italian company Isoclima with a thickness of more than 60 mm. There is also a secret: instead of the rear window, an armored plug is installed, camouflaged from the outside with standard glass. As a result, the limousine meets the VR9 protection level according to the civil European standard BRV 2009 (from armor-piercing bullets from weapons chambered for the European 7.62x51 mm cartridge), which approximately corresponds to the B7 class that was in force until 2009. And explosion protection complies with the ERV 2010 standard: Pullman Guard is able to withstand an explosion of 15 kg of trinitrotoluene two meters from the car and a meter above the ground.

The huge rear doors of the limousine (135 cm long) are now difficult to open manually, so an electric drive is used to help, and hydraulics are responsible for raising and lowering the armored glass laminated with polycarbonate. The Pullman's curb weight increased by more than two tons - from 3060 to 5100 kg. But it is still driven by a standard 36-valve V12 6.0 engine (530 hp) paired with a seven-speed automatic transmission. The maximum speed is limited to 160 km/h versus 210 km/h for the unarmored version.

The interior architecture did not change after installing the armor: rear-facing strap-on seats, a partition with an electrochromic coating, a retractable 18.5-inch diagonal TV, adjustable tilt of the rear seat backs within 19-43.5 degrees, a clock scale, a speedometer and an outside temperature indicator on the ceiling. However, the armor protection has made adjustments to the dimensions of the interior: it is a little tighter, and the ceiling is 40 mm lower than the standard one.

The base price of the armored car is almost three times higher than that of the unprotected Pullman: 1.4 million euros. And with options like optional sirens, strobe lights, loudspeakers and other custom equipment, it can grow even further - there's really no limit.

As you know, armored Pullmans are not delivered to the Kremlin garage in single numbers. The main question is: will the top officials of the Russian state order new Mercedes or will they still wait for the limousines of the Cortege project, for the creation of which at least 3.7 billion budget rubles have already been allocated. Deliveries of the first vehicles are scheduled for the end of 2017, that is, approximately at the same time as the German armored cars.