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Full armoring against assault rifles
The off-road icon with full armoring, built by TRASCO in Bremen, Germany: a protected passenger cell against assault rifles and hand grenades, with the look of the standard vehicle.
VPAM VR7 and VR9 · Underbody protection 2× DM51 · LHD & RHD
Protection concept
The complete passenger cabin is armored: all side walls, doors, pillars and the roof, the front bulkhead towards the engine bay, the cargo area and the rear door. An armoring cage is integrated into the passenger cell, including the A, B and C pillars, and all edges and seams are closed by an overlap system designed to minimize gaps.
All doors use a 100% overlap system for maximum strength at door posts and pillars. The transparent armor is multilayer ballistic glass with a polycarbonate layer that virtually eliminates spalling. Critical components are protected as well: a self-sealing fuel tank, the ECU and a leak-proof AGM battery.
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The program
TRASCO has built the armored SUV based on the Mercedes-Benz G-Class in three protection concepts, matched to the threat level and the purpose of the vehicle: from discreet lightweight protection for everyday use to full armoring and the extended VIP version.
Your everyday guard
Protection against attacks with handguns and blunt instruments such as hammers or rocks in the protected areas, using only certified ballistic glass, ballistic steel and composite materials. The additional weight is only approx. 150 kg, so handling, comfort and appearance of the original vehicle are preserved and registration is simple.
The A-KIP® concept Your personal guard
The vehicle on this page: reliable protection against automatic weapons, armor-piercing ammunition (VR9) and explosive devices, with heavy-duty suspension, wheels and reinforced door hinges. Built for government officials, police special units and business leaders worldwide.
Your luxurious guard
The extended version with enlarged rear doors and a longer cargo section, armored sliding roof, multifunctional partition wall and an exclusive rear compartment.
VIP SUV XXLongCertification
The opaque and transparent armor materials are tested and certified to VPAM-PM 7 by government-approved German test laboratories of the VPAM (association of test laboratories for bullet resistant materials and constructions). VPAM guidelines reflect actual attack patterns: higher test velocities than the former CEN standards and a more realistic multi-hit pattern.
VR9 adds protection against the 7.62×51 mm armor-piercing round with a hard core. The underbody protects against two simultaneously ignited DM51 hand grenades placed under the passenger compartment. The complete threat table below documents every weapon, caliber and test condition.
Ballistic protection
The armoring is tested against defined threat levels. The exact weapons, calibers and test parameters are listed below.
| Threat | Test level according to VPAM-APR 2006 | Classification by PM 2007 (PM) BRV 2009 (VR) | STANAG 4569 AEP-55 (level) | Comparable to* DIN EN 1063 (BR), DIN EN 1522/23 (FB), BRV 1999 (VR) | Type of Weapon | Caliber | Type of bullet | Test condition | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standoff (m) | Standard Hit Spacing | ||||||||
 | 7 | PM 7 VR 7 | Level 1 | BR 5 FB 5 VR 5 | M16A2/ | 5.56 × 45 mm | FJ(2)/ | 10 ± 0.5 | 3 shots on the vertices of a triangle @ 120 ± 10 mm |
 | BR 6 FB 6 VR 6 | M80 Ball (M60/ | 7.62 × 51 mm | FJ(1)/ | |||||
 | (B6+ not classified) | M16A1/ | 5.56 × 45 mm | FJ(2)/ | |||||
 | 9 | PM 9 VR 9 | BR 7 FB 7 VR 7 | M61-AP (M60/ | 7.62 × 51 mm | FJ(2)/ | 10 ± 0.5 | 3 shots on the vertices of a triangle @ 120 ± 10 mm | |
PM 7 · VR 7 M16A2/Famas-G2 · 5.56 × 45 mm PM 7 · VR 7 M80 Ball (M60/M14/FAL-FN) · 7.62 × 51 mm M16A1/Famas-G1 (M193) 5.56 × 45 mm PM 9 · VR 9 M61-AP (M60/M14/FAL-FN) · 7.62 × 51 mm TRASCO Engineering
The additional weight of full armoring changes everything a vehicle has to carry, stop and open. TRASCO re-engineers the chassis, doors and wheels in-house, so the armored SUV keeps the proven reliability of its base vehicle.
The doors are extensively redesigned: self-engineered heavy-duty hinges are bolted directly onto the armor at the A and B pillars, door check straps are upgraded, and additional latches are fitted. The doors open and close as easily as on the standard vehicle.
To guarantee reliability and road safety, the entire suspension system is reinforced: shock absorbers, sway bars and springs are replaced by heavy-duty components, including upgraded control arms.
Due to the increased weight, specially manufactured high performance brake discs, calipers and pads ensure optimum braking performance at all times and prevent fading.
Special tires with an increased load index on heavy-duty rims designed for the additional payload. A run-flat insert in all four wheels allows emergency driving after a puncture for up to 15 km at 50 km/h.
All door panels are redesigned and remanufactured in-house to compensate for the armor thickness, finished to the standard of the factory interior.
Critical components are protected: a self-sealing fuel tank, the electronic control unit behind ballistic steel, and a leak-proof AGM battery. An engine bay fire suppression system is available.
Since 1994
TRASCO has armored SUVs based on the Mercedes-Benz G-Class in Bremen, Germany, since 1994. Through every generation of the base vehicle, the armored version has remained one of the most reliable armored SUVs in the world.
The vehicle resembles a standard civilian vehicle and is nearly visually identical to it. Unwanted attention while traveling is avoided.
Options
Further equipment is available on request. Every vehicle is configured individually with our engineering team.
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Missions
Full VR7 or VR9 armoring for government officials and diplomatic missions, with underbody blast protection and the discreet look of the standard vehicle.
A robust, off-road capable platform for police special units: heavy-duty suspension, brakes and run-flat wheels are built for the additional weight.
Protection against automatic weapons and explosive devices for business leaders worldwide, available as left-hand or right-hand drive.
FAQ
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The armored SUV based on the Mercedes-Benz G 63 AMG is available in VPAM VR7 and VR9. VR7 protects against assault rifle ammunition such as 7.62×51 mm and 5.56×45 mm; VR9 adds protection against the 7.62×51 mm armor-piercing round with a hard core. A lightweight A-KIP® version in level 4 (in the protected areas) has also been built.
Yes. All side walls, doors, pillars, the roof, the front bulkhead, the cargo area and the rear door are armored. Edges and seams are closed by an overlap system, and all doors use a 100% overlap design at door posts and pillars.
Yes. The floor protects against two simultaneously ignited DM51 hand grenades placed under the passenger compartment.
The transparent armor is multilayer ballistic glass with a polycarbonate layer that virtually eliminates spalling. It provides multi-hit protection and includes UV protection. Heated and tinted versions are available.
TRASCO re-engineers the chassis: reinforced suspension with heavy-duty shock absorbers, sway bars and springs, high performance brakes, special tires with an increased load index on heavy-duty rims, and redesigned doors with heavy-duty hinges.
All four wheels carry a run-flat insert. After a puncture the vehicle can continue for up to 15 km at 50 km/h to leave the danger zone.
Hardly. The armored SUV is nearly visually identical to the standard vehicle, so unwanted attention while traveling is avoided.
Yes. The armored SUV based on the Mercedes-Benz G 63 AMG is available as both LHD and RHD.
Yes. The VIP SUV XXLong is based on the Mercedes-Benz G 63 AMG with an extended wheelbase, enlarged rear doors, an armored sliding roof and a multifunctional partition wall.
VIP SUV XXLong →The conversion is engineered and built in-house at TRASCO in Bremen, Germany, where SUVs based on the Mercedes-Benz G-Class have been armored since 1994. Service is available in four levels: in your own workshop, at trained local service partners, by the mobile TRASCO Flying Doctor team, or at the Bremen plant, supported by 24/7 hotlines and genuine spare parts including ballistic glass.
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