Armored Toyota Land Cruiser: Equipped with Heavy Machine Guns and Mine-Resistant Features

SVI Engineering – a company specializing in manufacturing security and military vehicles based in South Africa has just launched a new armored vehicle based on the Toyota Land Cruiser J70 platform, named SVI Max 3 Six-Wheeler. The vehicle is currently on display at the Africa Aerospace and Defence Exhibition.

As suggested by its name, the SVI Max 3 Six-Wheeler is an armored vehicle with 6 wheels. To achieve this modification, SVI completely altered the chassis structure of the Land Cruiser by reinforcing the undercarriage and adding a third axle. In addition, both rear axles are equipped with disc brakes, upgraded suspension systems, and an additional rear anti-roll bar.

The original appearance of the Land Cruiser has been completely transformed, replaced by a rugged, square-shaped pickup truck design constructed from large interconnected steel plates. SVI has also upgraded the vehicle’s protection level to BR7 in order to withstand bullet and mine explosions. In South Africa, owning a vehicle with this level of protection requires a special permit from the government. SVI also offers the Max 3 Six-Wheeler in different configurations such as single cab, double cab, and an SUV variant called Troop Carrier/Workmate.

Furthermore, the military version of the SVI Max 3 Six-Wheeler is equipped with advanced radar systems, machine guns, and cannons to be ready for armed conflicts.

Underneath the steel armor of the SVI Max 3 Six-Wheeler lies a 4.5-liter V8 turbodiesel engine with 202 horsepower and 430Nm of torque. The maximum speed it can achieve is 140km/h.

Thái Son (Tuoitrethudo)

Reference: Topgear