DEFENDER 110 –
PROTECTED BY TRASCO

Cooperation between TRASCO and Jaguar Land Rover

TRASCO Bremen GmbH in cooperation with Jaguar Land Rover Limited are proud to announce the A-Kip® Land Rover Defender 110 Protected exclusively by Trasco. Jaguar Land Rover Limited has officially granted Trasco Bremen GmbH the status of “Accredited Converter” for the Land Rover Defender 110 A-Kip®

Many firms assert that they work with big car brands. TRASCO, however, is among the very few firms which can proudly state to be actually part in official agreements. The Jaguar Land Rover group awarded our company with the ‚Accredited Converter’ seal of approval:

It has officially and exclusively authorised us as to manufacture A-Kip® Lightweight protected Land Rover Defender 110 models. This agreement is the result of a long-term process requiring a constant exchange of information and data between engineers from the British automotive firm and our design team.

Trasco A-KIP® Security Concept

Lightweight Anti-Kidnapping Concept

A fully heavy armoured vehicle may provide the highest level of protection however does come with some disadvantages, a heavy armoured vehicle has a substantial weight increase over a standard vehicle and the performance and handling requires a highly skilled and trained driver. A fully heavy armoured vehicle can be distinguished from a standard vehicle, thereby attracting potentially unwanted attention, also a fully heavy armoured vehicle has a considerably higher price point.

Designed for your safety

A-Kip® Lightweight ballistic vehicle protection draws certain parallels to the common ballistic vest. A ballistic vest does not provide the wearer with complete protection but does protect the critical parts of a person’s body. A ballistic vest can be worn discreetly under normal clothing, the wearer is not hindered by excessive weight and therefore remains agile and mobile.

Reliable & cost-effecive protection

The Trasco A-Kip® concept provides considerably more protection than a ballistic vest but the principles remain the same whereby, as a result of the lightweight protection concept, the vehicle retains all its original performance and handling characteristics, the critical areas of the vehicle have comprehensive Ballistic protection and through its application offers a cost-effective protection solution. Discretion is often the best form of defence, A-Kip® is inconspicuous by design therefore allowing the vehicle to blend in with normal traffic as the vehicle is virtually indistinguishable from a standard vehicle.

STANDARD AND OPTIONAL SECURITY FEATURES

Standard Ballistic protection package

Available in protection Level 4 and Level 6*

All Door Glass is protected with Ballistic Glass certified in VPAM 4 or VPAM 6
Front windscreen is protected with Ballistic Glass certified in VPAM 4 or VPAM 6
Main roof area including Alpine window is protected with Ballistic steel and/or special composite
materials certified in VPAM 4 or VPAM 6
All front and rear side doors are protected with certified Ballistic materials in VPAM 4 or VPAM 6
Rear protection by Ballistic partition wall with integrated Ballistic glass window situated behind rear seats. All materials certified in VPAM 4 or VPAM 6.
Underbody fragmentation blast protection in floor footwell area.

* Model restrictions apply

Optional security equipment available

Extended Floor protection 2 x DM51 Fragmentation Grenades
Fire suppression System Engine Compartment with Auto & Manual deployment
Blue Lights package (Country specific)
Siren (Country specific)
Intercom System
Individual heavy duty Window Lifters
Self-Sealing Fuel Tank
Main ECU Protection

Rear Doors

Rear Doors protected with Ballistic glass and ballistic materials in VPAM4 or VPAM 6. Heavy duty Rear Window lifters optionally available.

Front Doors

Front Doors protected with Ballistic glass and ballistic materials in VPAM4 or VPAM 6.
Heavy duty Front Window lifters optionally available.

Roof

Main roof area including Alpine window is protected with Ballistic steel and/or special composite materials certified in VPAM 4 or VPAM 6 in 30° attack angle.

Rear Partition Wall

Rear protection by Ballistic partition wall with integrated Ballistic glass window situated behind rear seats. All materials certified in VPAM 4 or VPAM 6.

Systems Control Panel

Optionally available Intercom system, siren and other systems can be included. This allows vehicle occupants to communicate with anyone outside the vehicle.

Fire Suppression system

The vehicle can be fitted with the optional engine bay fire suppression system with manual and automatic deployment.

ROAD, RELIABILITY AND ROBUSTNESS TESTING

Since 1948 Land Rover has been manufacturing authentic 4x4s that represent true ‘breadth of capability’ across the model range. The Land Rover Defender is tough, capable, and unstoppable. This iconic 4×4 represents 70 years of innovation and improvement, so it is indeed a great honour and privilege for Trasco to be awarded the status of “Accredited Converter” and to ensure you enjoy all the features and benefits for many years, extensive reliability, robustness and durability testing has been performed by Trasco Engineers in conjunction with an independent Automotive institution.

Independent Testing

Banked Road, Rough Road
Twist Road, Durability Road
City Road
Vehicle Dynamics Test
Wet Handling Track
Acoustic Track
Hill Sections
Manoeuvring Tests
Cornering High & Low Speed
Braking Tests
Slalom
Climate Chamber
De-Misting, De-Icing

Internal Testing

Long Distance Reliability Road Test
Window Lifter Robustness
Door Hinges Robustness
Extreme Temperature Tests

Ballistic Tests & Certification

All protection components installed in the vehicle are generally tested and certified by a German governmental approved VPAM-PM test laboratory according to VPAM-PM 2007.

TRASCO MISSION STATEMENT

Mission Statement

TRASCO Bremen GmbH is one of the world’s leading commercial armoured vehicle, extended wheelbase and bespoke vehicle conversion manufacturer. Committed to excellence for more than three and a half decades, armoured vehicles built by Trasco have embodied the individual requirements of international clients in need of mobile security – by converting SUV´s, sedans and luxury limousines into the most secure vehicles. It is not without good reason that the exceptionally high standards of Global Governments have been entrusted to Trasco. It is also no surprise that Trasco has been the logical choice for numerous OEM´s in the realisation of complex and technically demanding projects.

Our Mission is clear; to continually provide our clients with the highest quality and most technically advanced products possible, based on globally renowned German craftsmanship and the most reliable processes within the industry, without exception or compromise.

Conclusion

Choosing a partner for your individual protection requirements is something you certainly will not want to leave to chance or be driven purely by price. Special protection vehicles are purchased with the ultimate aim of protecting the most valuable of all assets- Human life. This is why we at Trasco will not cut any corners, produce substandard solutions or sacrifice quality for quicker processes.

Trasco offer complete transparency and encourage potential clients to visit our factory. Here you will experience first-hand the level of expertise, reliability and competence that Trasco is renowned for. We look forward to welcoming you to our factory and including you amongst the multitude of safe Trasco customers.