Armormax Ford Ranger: The Ultimate High-Tech Security Vehicle

Armormax has unveiled its latest innovation, a Security Variant Ford Ranger Double Cab, and it’s straight out of a tactical video game. Engineers designed it as both a patrol and intercept vehicle, building it to endure heavy assault rifle fire from multiple attackers in challenging, hostile terrain, all while keeping it visually indistinguishable from a standard bakkie.

Stealth Meets Protection

When discretion is vital, Armormax uses lightweight armouring solutions that blend seamlessly with the factory design. The Ford Ranger retains all original panels while incorporating OEM-spec ballistic glass. For opaque protection, the vehicle employs Ramor and Armox ballistic steel across key structural areas including doors, pillars, firewalls, fenders, headers, and full side overlaps.

Lightweight composite armour reinforces the floor and roof, while Armorcote seals the fuel tank, enabling it to self-seal if pierced. Advanced composites also protect the battery and ECU.

Ballistic Glass with a Discreet Edge

The B6-rated windscreen is supplied by Optima and matches the original Ranger windscreen in appearance. Side windows are fitted with Phoenix B6 ballistic glass in steel bolt-on/bolt-off frames, while the rear window also ballistic doubles as an emergency escape hatch. This hatch’s quick-release system ensures it can be used regardless of the vehicle’s position after a rollover.

Tactical Design for Operators

Three of the Ranger’s doors feature sliding gun ports designed for assault rifles, positioned for comfortable use without revealing the vehicle’s armoured nature. This approach replaces the more obvious glass-mounted ports.

Given its potential deployment environments, the Armormax Ranger comes with:

• High-powered LED light bars mounted on a premium roof rack for 360° area illumination when stealth is unnecessary.
• 360-degree rotating spotlight, remotely controlled from inside or outside the bakkie.
• Hidden white strobe lights in the grille and taillights for visual warnings.
• Infra-red roof-mounted camera that detects human presence, feeds live visuals to an in-cabin tablet, and records if needed. This allows for low-speed driving in total darkness without detection.
• All systems run on a secondary battery with a REDARC in-vehicle charger.

The bakkie is equipped with a PA system and siren, plus a Push-To-Talk intercom for in-cabin communication during close-quarters operations.

Mobility Without Compromise

A heavy-duty Old Man Emu adjustable suspension enhances stability and agility on diverse terrain. Military-grade Duraflat run-flat systems on each wheel keep the vehicle mobile even with fully deflated tyres.

The project’s base vehicle is a 2.0 Turbo Diesel XL 4×4 Automatic, but the package can be adapted for any Ranger double cab except the Raptor due to weight restrictions. The armouring conversion costs R1,043,478 (excl. VAT), excluding the base vehicle. Armormax offers a three-year warranty on all armour components and workmanship, without affecting the manufacturer’s original warranty or service plan.

Key Features of the Armormax Ford Ranger

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