Cambli International Thunder 1
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| Cambli International Thunder 1 | |
| Country Of Origin: | Canada Canada Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean... |
| Designation: | Tactical Light Armored Vehicle |
| Configuration: | 4 x 4 |
| Manufacturer: | Cambli International Incorporated Tactical & Military Division |
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| Wheel Base: | 163 in. |
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| Angle of Approach: | N/A |
| Angle of Departure: | N/A |
| Weight: | 28,000 lbs curb / 35,000 lbs GVWR |
| Speed: | 128 km/h (80 mph) |
| Range: | N/A km |
| Armament: | 12 gun ports |
| Power plant: | Maxx Force DT, 285 HP Turbo (800 ft·lbf. of torque @ 1400, 2400 rpm) |
| Crew: | 10-14 |
Cambli International Thunder 1 is an armoured police tactical vehicle built Cambli International Incorporated of Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Quebec
Quebec
Quebec or is a province in east-central Canada. It is the only Canadian province with a predominantly French-speaking population and the only one whose sole official language is French at the provincial level....
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The 4 X 4 wheeled light armoured vehicle (LAV) is based on the company's armoured car
Armored car (valuables)
A common meaning of armored car is as an armored van or truck, used in transporting valuables, such as large quantities of money . The armored car is a multifunctional vehicle designed to protect and ensure the well being of the transported individuals and/or contents...
platform using International 7400 SFA chassis. Armour plated body and bullet-proof glass gives the vehicle ballistic protection from high calibre weapons.
The vehicle is being marketed to civilian agencies or police forces in Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
and the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. Thunder 1 targets law enforcement agencies looking for a cheaper alternative for armoured rescue vehicles.
Operators
So far the vehicle has been sold to:- Vancouver Police DepartmentVancouver Police DepartmentThe Vancouver Police Department is the police force for the City of Vancouver in British Columbia, Canada. It is one of several police departments within the Metro Vancouver Area and is the second largest police force in the province after RCMP "E" Division.VPD was the first Canadian police force...
- 1 delivered in 2010 from tender after 2008
- York Regional PoliceYork Regional PoliceYork Regional Police is a law enforcement organization that serves over 1.1 million residents in the York Region, Ontario, Canada, located north of Toronto...
- 1 delivered in 2011
See also
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