From being chemical resistant to having a driver worthy of James Bond, here are 12 mind
blowing facts about President Trumps vehicle!!
12.)
It's not one car but a fleet of vehicles When the newest presidential limo was developed
there was not just one vehicle made for the president and the secret service but a little
over a dozen.
In total, there are usually 12 vehicles which are included in the president's fleet, one
for the president and the rest for VIPs or secret service agents.
The number in the fleet also depends on what type of area they are in, if the area is more
dangers, there will be more vehicles and secret service in the fleet.
The company and the Secret Service based the limo off the Chevrolet Kodiak, which is a
rugged commercial vehicle previously sold as everything from a dump truck to a U-Haul.
The Presidential limo, which is nicknamed The Beast, was developed from ground up by
the Secret Service, in fact every idea from the number of vehicles in the fleet to the
accessories came from the minds of the Secret Service.
During development, the Secret Service decided there should be about three beasts all of
which are used for different reasons.
One of the main reasons is for the use of decoys so it is harder or impossible to tell
which vehicle the President is in.
Furthermore, these decoys tend to switch places in the motorcade in order to confuse any potential
assassins.
Another reason is to transport any VIPs or other visitors that are traveling with the
president.
11.)
Personnel and Loyal Lookouts It is not just the fleet of vehicles that
works hard to protect the President of the United States, but also dozens and sometimes
hundreds of various professionals who help protect the President, his family, and guests
wherever they go.
Every presidential motorcade has dozens of police and secret service agents on constant
lookout and often, there are several military personnel, counter assault teams, communication
agents, hazardous material teams, and a whole lot of other people that help ensure the President
of the United States get to his destination safely.
On top of all these individuals, there are just as many are scanning airwaves and listening
for any sound or indication that the President is threatened.
Wireless transmissions are continuously decoded by the agents to figure out any terrorist
attack when the motorcade is on move.
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10.)
Chemical Resistant President Trump's car "The Beast" includes
several features which makes it the world's best and safest armored vehicle.
One of these features is a specialized gas tank that not only makes the limo run on diesel,
but it is also makes the vehicle chemical resistant.
The Beast holds an armored plated gas tank that includes a special foam, which is known
to seal itself if it is punctured.
Because of this form, the vehicle can withstand anything from a small puncture to a high impact.
Reportedly, this special fuel tank was included because tanks are known to explode after an
accident, however, this foam can also seal the tank if punctured due to a bomb.
9.)
Airplane Included The Beast is not alone in making sure the
United States President arrives securely, and on time, to his destination.
There is always an airplane, a C-17 Globemaster, close by to make sure The Beast gets overseas.
In fact, thanks to the United States military, the President's limo will be where it needs
to be before the President gets there.
And it is not just The Beast that will be shipped wherever in the world, but also other
vehicles, including a second limo and a heavily armored Chevrolet Suburban communications
vehicle.
This way, there is always a familiar set of vehicles to drive the president, family, and
the secret service around wherever they go.
8.)
Truck of emergency supplies The Beast was developed to prepare for any
emergency, including loss of blood.
Yes, that is correct, in the trunk of The Beast is an emergency supply of blood for
President Donald Trump.
There are two pints of the same type of blood as Donald Trump in case there has to be an
emergency transfusion.
Furthermore, the trunk of The Beast also contains an oxygen supply, which will be released into
the cabin in case any toxic air surrounds the limo as you want the President to breathe
clean air.
Reportedly, there is also a firefighting system and smoke screed dispensers all included in
the trunk of the Presidential limo.
The Secret Service has learned a lot since the open top Lincoln Continental during President
John F. Kennedy's term.
7.)
Passengers and seat belts.
The Beast is meant to transport more than one individual at all times.
There are always at least three people inside the Presidential limo while it is in motion,
the President, the driver, and the President's lead secret service protection agent.
However, in total, there is room for seven people inside the beast.
In addition to the three usual seats, there are three rearward facing spots on a bench
and one spot next to the president for a guest.
There is also a desk that separates the president from his guests.
Furthermore, the seat belts in The Beast are a bit more than your average seat belts.
The shoulder seat belts retract toward the center of the president's bench and buckle
into the outboard corners, which is basically the reverse of a normal rear seat.
Also included in the rear seats is a satellite phone for the president so he can reach the
Vice President and Pentagon at any time.
6.)
Heavily Armored Besides the specialized gas tank, the frame
of The Beast is also heavily armored.
The Beast weighs eight tons and has eight inch thick steel doors that weigh about the
same as the doors on a Boeing 757.
Furthermore, just like the specialized gas tank, The Beast's frame is meant to withstand
biological and chemical attacks as the doors are 100% sealed when they are closed.
The frame is about five inches thick and is military grade.
All the windows are bullet proof, with the front windshield able to hand a .44 magnum.
On top of this, the only window that can open in the whole limousine is the driver's side
window, just in case he needs to pay a toll.
But the driver's seat window can only be rolled down to about three inches.
And as an added feature, a number of guns are hidden in the front grille of the vehicle
which can be used to fire on an attacker.
It is not only the presidential limousine that is fully armored but also other vehicles
within the fleet.
For example, one vehicle is equipped with a gun on top of the roof.
This gun can fire thousands of rounds per minute and is managed by decades trained soldiers.
5.)
The Driver The driver of The Beast is not a normal every
day driver but a pro with years and years of experience in more than just driving.
In fact, this driver is so specialized with training, not only because of what presidential
vehicle contains but also because the limo cannot go very fast or speed up very quickly.
It is stated that The Beast can only reach 60 miles per hour within 15 seconds.
Therefore, driver needs to know how to not only work and handle The Beast but also needs
to know how to maneuver around dangerous situations.
The driver also needs to be able to tackle any dangerous and challenging problem that
arises.
This secret service agent is trained to be able to handle The Beast as if it was a Ferrari
by driving the vehicle his or her whole life and going through regular mock situations
that could arise.
The Secret Service drivers undergo extensive training on a secluded site (believed to be
a military base) with input from GM engineers and test drivers.
One example of the driving they need to learn in order to sit the driver's seat of The
Beast is a 180 J Turn, a driving maneuver in which a reversing vehicle is spun 180 degrees
and continues, facing forward, without changing direction of travel.
4.)
Tires Along with the heavy armor, the new presidential
ride includes specialized tires which will keep going even if they are punctured with
a Kevlar coating shield.
In addition, it is reported that even if the tires do burst for any reason, the steel rims
underneath the tires will keep the limo going, which is probably why these Goodyear tires
are known as run-flats.
On top of that, the tires are near the size you would see on a school bus!
3.)
Weapons in stock The new presidential limo is believed to be
stocked with various weapons throughout the vehicle.
There are also rumors that grenade launchers are also integrated into The Beast, some reports
say they are in the trunk, while others suggest they are in the front of the vehicle.
On top of that, there are stocks of shotguns in the beast, including in behind the grill,
tear gas, and it is believed other undisclosed weapons.
The vehicle is also equipped with night vision goggles, which uses image enhancement technology
to collect all the available light, including infrared light, and strengthen it so that
you can easily see who or what is going on in the dark.
2.)
Basics of The Beast While a regular limousine will cost about
$75,000 American dollars, the cost of The Beast was more in the range of $1.5 million.
This is not completely surprising with all the armor, specialized features, and emergencies
supplies the vehicle holds.
But you must also take into consideration that the exact price of The Beast is classified,
and this price is and estimated for what it would take to make such a vehicle.
And remember, this cost does not include the price to fill up The Beast, which only gets
about 4 miles per gallon of diesel!
The Beast also measures at about 18 feet and the model is a Cadillac One.
The engine is reported to be a V8. 1.)
Luxury Along with the heavy armor and dozens of the
best accessories money can buy, the presidential vehicle is also a Beast for luxury.
The Beast has been in the works for years and includes undisclosed state of the art
technologies, such as GPS tracking.
Inside, the car radiates elegance and the rear seating is said to have the executive
package that gives the president full control.
The president's seat is navy fabric the rest of the rear is decked out in rich leather.
With all these luxuries and gadgets, it is easy for you to see that this is a vehicle
fit for the president.
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