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Bespoke Ertex VIP armoured and armored vehicle interior

Ertex Armoured Vehicles

Protection without surrendering comfort.

Name: Ertex Luxury Car Design
Address: Istanbul Devlet Karayolu 8. Km No:344, Inonu Mahallesi, Yenimahalle, Ankara, 06320, TR
Telephone: +90 312 278 78 78
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Bespoke VIP cabins engineered around the requested protection objective, vehicle platform and destination-market approvals.

Bespoke armoured mobility

Security and VIP comfort are designed as one vehicle.

Ertex develops armoured VIP vehicle projects, also known internationally as armored vehicle projects, around the client's risk assessment, intended use, passenger expectations and chosen platform. The protection package, cabin architecture, payload, visibility, access, climate and service requirements are coordinated from the beginning instead of being treated as separate additions.

VIP armoured vehicle applications

Luxury armoured vehicles for executive, diplomatic and private travel.

Ertex develops project-specific VIP armoured vehicles, also searched internationally as VIP armored vehicles, on suitable base platforms. Protection engineering and a discreet luxury cabin are treated as one programme, with every specification subject to feasibility, testing and destination-market approval.

Armoured Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

A suitable Sprinter can be assessed as an armoured VIP van, executive passenger transporter or protected minibus with a private lounge, mobile-office functions and a project-specific passenger layout.

Special protection vehicles

Executive, diplomatic, corporate and private-security use cases are defined through risk analysis. Ballistic-resistant materials, transparent armour, door systems, run-flat mobility and payload are coordinated around the selected objective.

VIP comfort behind protection

A privacy partition, acoustic separation, executive seating, communications, climate and business-jet-inspired finishes may be integrated without concealing the engineering and service requirements of the protected volume.

Project-specific engineering

The required protection level is only the starting point.

Every project is reviewed for platform feasibility, applicable standards, legal permissions, testing route and homologation requirements. The final specification is confirmed only after technical and regulatory evaluation.

Requirement definition

Use scenario, protection objective, platform, passenger layout and destination market are documented.

Armored capsule

Opaque armor, glazing, overlaps, floor, roof and access zones are engineered as a coordinated system.

VIP integration

Seating, partition, controls, climate, lighting and materials are developed around the protection package.

Approval pathway

Applicable tests, documentation, permits and homologation milestones are followed for the project.

Armored capsule engineering

Protection is designed around the complete body.

The passenger cell is evaluated as a continuous protection system. Doors, pillars, glazing, roof, floor, rear section and transition overlaps are coordinated while vehicle balance, access and serviceability remain part of the engineering brief.

Ertex VIP armored cabin with executive seating

Bespoke VIP cabin

A protected space should still feel personal.

Seat geometry, upholstery, work surfaces, passenger controls, lighting and storage are tailored to the owner. Protection-related packaging is integrated discreetly so the cabin preserves the calm, finish and functionality expected from an Ertex interior.

Armored vehicle door and glazing integration detail

Critical interfaces

Edges and openings are resolved as engineered details.

Door apertures, glazing surrounds, hinges, latches and body transitions are assessed together. Material selection and installation details depend on the approved protection target, the vehicle structure and the applicable test configuration.

Protection class reference

VPAM and EN class overview.

This overview presents a general comparison between VPAM protection classes and EN 1063 / EN 1522-23 references. Projectile construction, mass, velocity, impact angle, number and spacing of impacts, armor type and the applicable edition of each standard determine the actual classification.

VPAM class	EN 1063 / EN 1522-23	Weapon type	Projectile profile	Caliber	Qualification	Mass
VPAM 1	B1	Small-calibre rifle	Lead / round nose	.22 LR	L/RN	2,6 ± 0,1 g
VPAM 2	-	Handgun	Full metal jacket / round nose	9 mm Luger	FMJ/RN/SC · Tinned	8,0 ± 0,1 g
VPAM 3	B2	Submachine gun	Full metal jacket / round nose	9 mm Luger	FMJ/RN/SC · Tinned	8,0 ± 0,1 g
VPAM 4	B3	Revolver	Full metal jacket / conical bullet	.357 Magnum	FMJ/CB/SC	10,2 ± 0,1 g
VPAM 4	B4	Revolver	Full metal jacket / flat nose	.44 Remington Magnum	FMJ*/FN/SC	15,6 ± 0,1 g
VPAM 5	-	Revolver	Metal jacket / conical bullet	.357 Magnum	FMs/CB	7,1 ± 0,1 g
VPAM 6	-	Assault rifle	Full metal jacket / pointed bullet	7,62 × 39 mm	FMJ/PB/FeC	8,0 ± 0,1 gÇekirdek / Core: 3,6 g
VPAM 7	B5	Rifle	Full metal jacket / pointed bullet	.223 Remington (5,56 × 45)	FMJ/PB/SCP	4,0 ± 0,1 g
VPAM 7	B6	Rifle	Full metal jacket / hard core	.308 Winchester (7,62 × 51)	FMJ/PB/HCI	9,55 ± 0,1 g
VPAM 8	-	Assault rifle	Full metal jacket / hard core	7,62 × 39 mm	FMJ/PB/HCI	7,7 ± 0,1 gÇekirdek / Core: 4,1 g · Sertlik / Hardness: 65
VPAM 9	B7	Rifle	Full metal jacket / hard core	.308 Winchester (7,62 × 51)	FMJ/PB/HC	9,45 ± 0,1 gÇekirdek / Core: 4,6 g · Sertlik / Hardness: 60
VPAM 10	-	Rifle	Full metal jacket / hard core	7,62 × 54 R	FMJ/PB/HCI	10,4 ± 0,1 gÇekirdek / Core: 5,3 g · Sertlik / Hardness: 63
VPAM 11	-	Rifle	Full metal jacket / tungsten-carbide core	.308 Winchester (7,62 × 51)	FMJ/PB/WC	8,4 ± 0,1 gÇekirdek / Core: 5,9 g
VPAM 12	-	Rifle	Full metal jacket / tungsten-carbide core	.308 Winchester (7,62 × 51)	FMJ/PB/WC	12,7 ± 0,1 gÇekirdek / Core: 5,58 g · Sertlik / Hardness: 1330 HV 10
VPAM 13	-	Heavy rifle / machine gun	Full metal jacket / hard core	.50 Browning	FMJ/PB/HC	43,0 ± 0,5 gÇekirdek / Core: 35,0 g · Sertlik / Hardness: 55 ± 2
VPAM 14	-	Heavy machine gun	Full metal jacket / hard core	14,5 × 114 mm	FMJ/PB/HCI	63,4 ± 0,5 g

The ammunition abbreviations are reproduced as technical reference codes. Not every class is feasible or approvable on every vehicle platform. The project class is confirmed after risk analysis, platform and payload assessment, applicable law, accredited testing or certification requirements and destination-market approvals. This page does not constitute a certification or performance claim for a specific vehicle.

Integrated passenger environment

Every system is planned around the protected volume.

Partitions, displays, communications, climate, sound and comfort equipment are coordinated with structure and glazing. Installation routes and service access are considered before the interior is completed.

B6 level armored sedan engineering illustration

Testing and documentation

Engineering decisions follow the applicable approval route.

Vehicle configuration, protection objective, component evidence, inspection points and required tests are tracked through the project. Permits and homologation procedures vary by vehicle, country and intended use; they are planned with the relevant authorised parties.

Armored Mercedes G-Class capsule illustration — Platform-specific armored capsule planning.

Armored vehicle partition interior — Protected partition integrated with the passenger cabin.

Cadillac Escalade protected rear cargo area — Rear protection and trim developed as one assembly.

Ertex VIP armored vehicle passenger console — Bespoke controls and executive passenger functions.

Ertex armored VIP vehicle glazed partition — Partition glazing and surrounding trim integration.

Ertex armored vehicle door aperture trim — Door access finished around the protected structure.

Frequently asked questions

VIP armoured vehicle questions, answered.

Clear answers about armored Mercedes Sprinter projects, protection terminology, technical systems and approval planning.

What is a VIP armoured vehicle?

A VIP armoured vehicle combines a project-specific ballistic protection package with a private passenger cabin. Structure, transparent armour, seating, climate, electronics, access and payload are planned together for the selected platform and destination market.

Do armoured and armored vehicle mean the same thing?

Yes. Armoured is the British spelling and armored is the American spelling. Ertex uses both terms so international clients can find the same project-specific VIP protection service.

Can a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter be developed as an armoured VIP van?

A suitable Mercedes-Benz Sprinter may be evaluated for an armoured VIP van, executive passenger transporter or protected minibus project. Feasibility depends on the base vehicle, payload, requested protection objective, legal requirements and approval route.

Does bulletproof mean that a vehicle is protected against every threat?

No. Bulletproof is a common search term, but professional specifications use a defined ballistic resistance class and test configuration. No single class describes protection against every threat, and a class must not be assumed without project-specific evidence.

How is the ballistic protection level selected?

The target is selected after risk analysis, platform and payload review, destination-country rules and the applicable VPAM or EN test route are considered. The final class is confirmed only through the agreed engineering and evidence process.

Which systems can be integrated into a luxury armoured vehicle?

Depending on feasibility, a project may coordinate opaque and transparent armour, reinforced doors and hinges, overlaps, run-flat mobility, suspension, a privacy partition, communications, climate, executive seating, multimedia and service access.

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