Mercedes-Benz
S 580 long wheelbase
- Armor level
- B6
- Engine
- 4.0L twin-turbo V8
- Seating
- 5
Armored Vehicles for Government and Protocol Fleets in Africa
B6 and B7 armored sedans, SUVs and convoy vehicles for ministries, presidencies and diplomatic missions in Nigeria, Kenya, DRC, Senegal, Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana and Tanzania. Supplied directly from certified UAE manufacturers with full certification and export paperwork.
Threat picture
What a state fleet has to cover
Government movement is scheduled, published and repeated. The fleet is specified for protocol duty first, and for the unplanned leg second.
01
Published movement schedules
State visits and official transfers are known in advance. The fleet is built so that the principal car is interchangeable with its backups.
02
Convoy composition
A protocol convoy needs matched vehicles: principal car, escort SUVs, and a spare of the same specification and colour.
03
Delegation and airport duty
Visiting delegations need vehicles that meet the same standard as the host fleet, available at short notice.
04
Fleet standardisation
One armoring specification across the fleet keeps servicing, spare parts and driver training consistent.
Vehicles
Vehicles for protocol and state fleets
A chauffeur-driven sedan for protocol duty, a long-wheelbase limousine for state occasions, and a full-size SUV for escort and delegation transport.
Mercedes-Maybach
S 680 Pullman
- Armor level
- B7
- Engine
- 6.0L twin-turbo V12
- Seating
- 7
Toyota
Land Cruiser 300
- Armor level
- B6
- Engine
- 3.3L turbo diesel V6
- Seating
- 7
Protection
Certified armoring, tested to a published standard
Every build is tested and delivered with its certificate. The level is chosen against the threat on the route, not against a catalogue tier.
B6
VPAM BRV 2009 VR7 · CEN 1063 BR6Stops 7.62×51 mm rifle fire. Full 360° protection including roof, floor and firewall, with overlapping coverage at door frames and pillars.
B7
VPAM BRV 2009 VR9 · CEN 1063 BR7Stops armour-piercing 7.62×51 mm. Specified for contested areas and standing threat assessments. STANAG 4569 blast protection can be added for mine and IED risk.
Coverage
Delivery across Africa, and anywhere else
The vehicles ship from UAE workshops to any port or airport. These are the markets we move in most often; delivery outside them is routine.
NigeriaKenyaDR CongoSenegalCôte d’IvoireGhanaTanzania
Lead time
Six to eight weeks from confirmed specification to handover, for standard B6 and B7 builds.
Certification
VPAM BRV 2009 and CEN 1063 / EN 1522 test certificates issued per build. STANAG 4569 available where blast protection is specified.
Logistics and customs
Export documentation and shipping handled to the destination port or airport.
Warranty and service
Manufacturer warranty on the armoring package, with parts supply and service support after delivery.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
01Can you match an existing state fleet?
Yes. Colour, trim and armoring specification are replicated so a new vehicle joins the fleet without standing out.
02Do you supply spare and backup vehicles?
Backup cars are built to the identical specification, which is what makes them usable as a swap during a movement.
03What documentation comes with the vehicle?
Test certificates to VPAM BRV 2009 and CEN 1063, build specification, and the export documentation required at the destination.
04Can vehicles be prepared for a fixed state visit date?
Yes, if the specification is confirmed with enough lead time. Standard builds take six to eight weeks.
05Is driver training available?
Training on the handling characteristics of a loaded armored vehicle can be arranged at handover.
Contact
Tell us the task. We will write the spec.
A few fields. No quiz, no call centre. A quotation follows with two or three configurations, priced CIF to your port.
WhatsApp — fastest reply
- Response
- Same working day
- Lead time
- 6–8 weeks
- Pricing
- Direct from the factory
- Phone
- +971 50 808 3160
- [email protected]
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