- SVI’s B4-armoured Raptor is fully backed by Ford SA
- Ideal for use as an armoured rapid-response bakkie
- Cutting-edge FOX suspension system is retained
- Rapid-response Raptor to be displayed at AAD 2024
SVI Engineering, leading specialist manufacturer of armoured products in South Africa, is pleased to reveal an exciting new rapid-response version of the high-performance Ranger Raptor, complete with Ford-recognised B4 discreet armour.
“As South Africa’s most powerful bakkie, the Ranger Raptor is an unparalleled base for a rapid-response vehicle with high-speed off-road capabilities. Fitted with our Ford-backed B4 armouring package, this solution also offers proven ballistic protection, making it the ideal choice for South Africa’s private security firms,” said SVI Business Development Director, Nicol Louw.
SVI’s Qualified Vehicle Modifier (QVM) status with Ford means this B4 armouring package for the Raptor can be ordered directly from any Blue Oval dealership in South Africa, with the bakkie’s standard warranty and any selected service or maintenance plan remaining intact. In addition, the entire package, including the purchase price of the Raptor and the cost of the armour, can be financed via Ford Credit.
B4 DISCREET PACKAGE FOR RANGER RAPTOR
Thanks to SVI’s in-depth knowledge of the Ranger as part of its long-standing partnership with Ford, this bespoke B4 discreet armouring solution sets a new standard in the industry. Providing comprehensive 360-degree protection against handguns (up to .44 Magnum) for the entire passenger cell, the bullet-resistant package includes 21 mm armoured glass curved to original-equipment specification as well as precisely cut-and-bonded Kevlar sheets for the body. In addition, armoured-steel plates are used in various smaller, otherwise typically more vulnerable areas, such as the pillars.
Meanwhile, critical powertrain elements are protected by armour concealed in the front fenders, while certain under-bonnet components also receive bullet-resistant protection. Moreover, the Ranger Raptor’s various driver-assistance safety systems – including those that rely on sensors mounted behind the windscreen – remain completely operational.
Considering the Raptor’s twin-turbo 3.0-litre V6 petrol engine generates a mighty 292 kW and 583 Nm, SVI’s lightweight armouring solution has a virtually imperceptible impact on acceleration and dynamic performance. Furthermore, thanks to the minimal overall mass added, the cutting-edge FOX suspension system – which includes live valve internal bypass shock absorbers with position-sensitive damping – is retained, meaning this rapid-response bakkie remains eminently capable, both off-road and on.
“In short, our B4-armoured Raptor is the ultimate go-anywhere rapid-response vehicle, combining high-speed off-road capabilities with confidence-inspiring road manners and, of course, our meticulously engineered bullet-resistant package. This, then, is surely both the fastest and the safest rapid-response bakkie out there,” concluded Louw.
The new Ranger Raptor rapid-response bakkie will be displayed at SVI’s impressive stand during the upcoming Africa Aerospace and Defence (AAD) 2024 expo, which is scheduled to take place at Air Force Base Waterkloof from 18 to 22 September 2024. Find SVI at Stand 4OS2 in Outdoor Hangar 4.
COST AND BUILD TIME
When ordered via a Ford dealer, the 360-degree B4 armouring solution for the Ford Ranger Raptor double cab is priced from R545 121 (excluding VAT). The list of options includes items such as roof armour, a PA system and heavy-duty runflat rings for the tyres, along with security-specific items like a siren and flashing lights. The project build time is set at approximately three months.
- Ranger Raptor 360-degree B4 discreet armour – R545 121 (ex VAT)
