Cambli International Thunder 1
| Cambli International Thunder 1 | |
| Country Of Origin: | Canada |
| Designation: | Tactical Armored Vehicle |
| Configuration: | 4 x 4 |
| Manufacturer: | Cambli Group inc. Tactical & Military Division |
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| Height: | |
| Wheel Base: | 163 in. |
| Ground Clearance: | |
| Angle of Approach: | 35° |
| Angle of Departure: | 22° |
| Weight: | 28,000 lbs curb / 39,000 lbs GVWR |
| Speed: | 128 km/h (80 mph) |
| Range: | 1000 km |
| Armament: | 12 gun ports |
| Power plant: | Maxx Force DT, 330 HP Turbo (1100 ft·lbf. of torque @ 1400, 2400 rpm) |
| Crew: | 10-14 |
Cambli International Thunder 1 is an armoured police tactical vehicle built by Cambli Group Tactical & Military Division of Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Quebec.
The 4 X 4 wheeled light armoured vehicle (LAV) is based on the company's armoured car platform using International 7500 SFA chassis. Armour plated body and bullet-proof glass gives the vehicle ballistic protection from high calibre weapons.[1]
The vehicle is being marketed to civilian agencies or police forces in Canada and the United States. Thunder 1 targets law enforcement agencies looking for a Reliable vehicle that is built on a real truck platform, The THUNDER 1 is a 100% legal platform built within limits of the chassis and the axles.
Operators
So far the vehicle has been sold to:
- Vancouver Police Department - 1 delivered in 2010[2] from tender after 2008[3]
- York Regional Police - 1 delivered in 2011[4]
- Ontario Provincial Police - 2 delivered in 2012 [5]
- Service de police de la Ville de Québec - 1 delivered in 2012[6]
- Service de police de la Ville de Montréal - 1 delivered in 2013[7]
See also
Similar armoured vehicles include:
- Alvis Saracen
- Saxon (vehicle)
- Cadillac Gage Ranger
- Mercedes-Benz Unimog U5000
- Armored car (military)
- Armored car (VIP)
References
- ↑ http://www.theprovince.com/Armoured+vehicle+added+Vancouver+Police+arsenal/3491224/story.html
- ↑ http://www.vancouversun.com/Vancouver+police+unveil+armoured+tank/3491337/story.html?tab=PHOT
- ↑ http://docs.google.com/viewer?pid=bl&srcid=ADGEESiwzafU-pMEcao6OagLk7PujKiCHok_fTM6ZOkzhNpmuR_kSHX9MEEQ4dA8gPWVwcBwxN8iJN3-kwpSJJntZRsfdwgdkuTsrZ671_5pGtOAXs7VPJPy6Y7ab9tYywXhLLwHJYIO&q=cache%3AOid74bhSX10J%3Avancouver.ca%2Fpolice%2Fpoliceboard%2Fmeetingminutes%2F2008%2FFinance%2F080514.pdf%20Armoured%20Vehicle%20site%3Avancouver.ca%2Fpolice&docid=69d4d73cc884ebcf564a36439f9f6895&a=bi&pagenumber=1&w=754
- ↑ http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/toronto/york-regional-police-get-versatile-rolling-fortress/article1932035/
- ↑ http://www.thestar.com/news/ontario/article/1061359--opp-s-new-ride-armoured-rescue-vehicles
- ↑ http://zone911.fm93.com/actualites/services-urgences/policier/item/15495-voici-en-primeur-que-sera-le-nouveau-v%C3%A9hicule-blind%C3%A9-de-la-police-de-qu%C3%A9bec
- ↑ http://journalmetro.com/actualites/montreal/323193/un-vehicule-blinde-pour-le-spvm/
- http://www.tacticalarmoredtrucks.com
- http://www.lesaffaires.com/archives/generale/rpondre--la-demande-au-quart-de-tour/535844
- http://www.thestar.com/news/ontario/article/1061359--opp-s-new-ride-armoured-rescue-vehicles
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