Toyota is a world renowned auto figure, eminent for its luxurious sedans and SUV’s. The Fortuner is one classic SUV built with killer engine and features. Indian Armour is a reputed ISO 9001:2008 certified company, and manufactures range of bullet proof materials such as armoured cars, tactical kit bags, combat boots, bomb disposal suits, bomb suspension blanket, bullet resistant jackets and composite armour panels.

Indian Armour has unveiled the Toyota Fortuner in an armoured form at the prestigious India International Security expo in Delhi. The car was packed with advanced bullet proof technology on dual ram bumpers, shocks and brakes, suspension, run flat tire system, floor protection, ballistic steel, and lightweight transparent bullet proof glass. Gaadi.com

It does not end here; Indian Armour has showcased its state-of-the art technology skills to the brim. There were other bullet proof materials like tactical kit bags, combat boots, bomb disposal suits, bomb suspension blankets, helmets and bullet resistant jackets.

The firm has a massive labor and production base with around 200 employees that spans 70,000 square feet in outskirts of Delhi. Indian Armour manufactures equipments and vehicles for Police Services and Indian Defense. The attire worn by army and police is light and has layers of protection material even under peak danger surroundings. Those who are wondering about the kind of fabric material used to manufacture bullet proof attire, two such powerful materials are Aramid fabric and Grade Kevlar. These materials can survive the impact of many bullets shot at one time. The comfort levels are pretty supreme, with its enormous strength that goes past steel and is extremely light.

Toyota Fortuner operates on diesel fuel and is built with a powerful 3 liter (DICR) direct injection common rail diesel engine. This potent engine releases 343Nm torque and 168bhp power. The DICR engine is built with world class engineering technology that enables exemplary fuel economy and acceleration. An important point to note here is the engine is inserted with an intercooler built turbo charger that releases compressed cool air when the engine turns red hot.

The power packed engine performance of Toyota Fortuner makes this an ideal product for defense. Army personnel’s have to travel whooping distances to fight enemies, the Fortuner is a boon under such circumstances, where the turbo charger cools the engine impressively leading to a comfortable and safe drive. The interior room is pretty abundant as well to accommodate many soldiers.

The technology used to manufacture bullet proof cars has improved remarkably and the protection levels at the border are now enhanced. Many countries under military rule have built bullet proof cars; the main reason is the danger levels are supreme with great interference from neighboring countries. Cars and attire owned by politicians in India is mostly bullet proof. People will be of the view that such facilities are associated with historical events such as Second World War, but this is not the case, there are significant political tensions and unrest today.

Even USA and other first world countries are manufacturing bullet proof cars. The political tensions have become enormous in most countries that danger can crop up anytime. The Fortuner is an attractive medium for bullet proof cars; it will be interesting to observe many more bullet proof cars in India.

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