Shorland S 55

   The Shorland S 55 is based on the chassis of the Land Rover Defender 110. It has an armored body, which closely follows the outlines of the Land Rover original to the extent that some 85 percent of the automotive components are commercially available Land Rover parts. Power steering is provided and the suspension is modified to carter for the increased weights involved.

   Intended primarily as the internal security vehicle for the police and paramilitary units, the Shorland S 55 is also used by military forces and has been exported to over 20 countries. Some of them utilize Shorlands for long range or road patrols in disputed areas. It is also employed by several news agencies worldwide that operate in combat zones.

   It's armor provides protection against 7.62-mm armor-piercing projectiles while the glass-reinforced underside is proof against most land mines. For extra protection the roof and bonnet areas a ridged to allow petrol bombs to roll off. All windscreens and side windows are bullet resistant while the six occupants in the rear are provided with small vision blocks and firing ports.

   The driver and commander enter threw side armored doors; the troop compartment has a two-piece rear door. On some Shorlands the roof hatch over the commander can be used to mount a 7.62-mm machine gun.

   Smoke dischargers are often standard and some vehicles have provision for riot agent projectors. Fire retardant internal trim is provided on most models while a spare wheel is often carried on the roof.

   Other vehicles in the Shorland range include:

   - S 52 armored car;

   - S 53 air-defense vehicle;

   - S 54 anti-hijack vehicle.

   If required a 107 hp diesel engine can be fitted in place of the usual Land Rover V-8 petrol unit.

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