Armored LEXUS

A Fully Armored, High-performance Lexus
A combined armored vehicle and secure limousine.

The Lexus surpasses conventional limousines in bringing together the high level of basic performance and sophisticated environmental performance expected in the next generation of limousine.
Using its most advanced technology, Securico has redeveloped the LEXUS LS460 in two versions － the armored vehicle providing protection from armed attack, and a secure vehicle for protection from attack and general criminal activity. Manufacture of the vehicles in the company’s Japanese plant ensures a superior level of after-sales service.

Two levels of protection are available － from pistol (NIJ-IIIA/ENB4) and rifle (NIJ-LLL/ENB6) bullets.

Special Bulletproof Body
Special armored panels are fitted between the body and the interior in roof panels, front panels, pillars, seat backs, and doors.
Armored Glass
Penetration by rounds is prevented with the most advanced curved bulletproof armored glass incorporating polycarbonate layers. To ensure that external appearance remains unchanged, new glass is manufactured with the same curvature as the original, and laminated with special intermediate and polycarbonate layers. The absolute requirement for armored glass is that it stop ultra-high velocity rounds, naturally preventing penetration, while at the same time absorbing the kinetic energy of the rounds to ensure that no fragments are formed within the vehicle.

Securico’s armored glass exceeds US Department of Justice NIJ-IIIA standards for bullet protection (handgun level), and as such is able to stop the high initial-velocity and high-penetration Tokarev pistol rounds (FMJ), and the even higher penetration steel-jacketed rounds (MSJ). Securico has also developed thinner and lighter bulletproof glass jointly with the glass manufacturer. Bulletproof glass is considerably heavier than ordinary glass, with consequent problems raising and lowering windows, and related malfunctions. Securico employs its own unique solutions to this problem, resulting in power windows able to be raised and lowered reliably.

Composite Armor
Avoiding an increase in weight of the vehicle is essential when adding armor. Resin-based aramid fiber materials are therefore formed to the curves of the vehicle and fitted on the inside of the doors and body. These materials offer considerable savings in weight in comparison with metallic armor, and are able to accommodate the body shape of the vehicle.
This composite armor, and explosion-protection panels fitted in the floor, prevent entry into the vehicle of blast and fragments from hand grenades and anti-personnel mines.

Bulletproof and Blastproof Batteries
Impact of rounds on a battery normally results in leakage of the electrolyte, with a rapid drop in voltage, and consequent immediate stopping of the engine. Batteries in Securico armored vehicles are of the dry cell type, rather than the conventional wet cell batteries employing electrolyte. Dry batteries maintain voltage and power output over long products of time, and may be turned upside down without ill-effect. The special structure of the electrodes inside these batteries ensures a stable power output even when subjected to bullets, and the blast and shock effects of explosives.

Combat Tanks (optional)
Special military-standard fuel tanks to withstand the impact of rounds without explosion, and to self-seal if penetrated, are available (for export only).

Run Guard System
The Run Guard System employs wheels permitting continued movement of the vehicle despite punctured tires. The system has received high praise in the US and Europe.
Punctures at the scene of the crime, and in the event of an attack, are a definite possibility, and the efficacy of the Run Guard System becomes clear in such emergencies. The Run Guard spinner ensures that the tire retains its shape, permitting emergency escape from the scene. The spinner does not normally contact the tire, and thus normal ride is maintained.

A Range of Security Systems
A range of security systems, including theft prevention, emergency alarm, wireless engine immobilizer, are fitted to the vehicle.
The primary security systems necessary for the vehicle are those designed to prevent theft of the vehicle itself, and to prevent attachment of explosive devices and oscillators while the vehicle is unattended. Theft of the armored vehicle before use, and consequent use of an unarmored vehicle, facilitates the task of the attacker and is used increasingly in conflicts overseas.
The use of loud alarm sirens and strobe lights in the event of a criminal act or attack tends to catch the attacker off-guard and frustrate criminal or terrorist intentions. These devices alert those in the vicinity of an emergency, with the effect of alerting police and bringing the event to public notice.
The most important action when involved in a criminal act or attack is to leave the scene as soon as possible. The use of sirens and strobe lights is an important tool in assisting escape in such situations, and in preventing secondary accidents.