| BearCat | |
|---|---|
 A BearCat operated by the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department pictured in 2007. | |
| Type | Non-military armored vehicle |
| Place of origin | United States |
| Service history | |
| In service | 2001–present |
| Used by | See Operators |
| Production history | |
| Designed | 2001 |
| Manufacturer | Lenco Industries (Lenco Armored Vehicles) |
| Unit cost | US$188,793–300,000[1][2] |
| Produced | 2001 |
| Variants | Military, G3, LE, VIP SUV, Medevac LE, Medevac Mil, Riot Control, G4 M-ATV, EOD |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 17,550 lb (7,960 kg) |
| Length | 240 in (6,096 mm) |
| Width | 120 in (3,048 mm) |
| Height | 144 in (3,658 mm) |
| Crew | 2 + 10 passengers |
| Armor | NIJ Type IV+,[3] 1.5–0.5 inch steel plate[2] |
Main armament | Weapon mountable rotating roof hatch |
Secondary armament | Multiple side gun ports |
| Engine | 6.7 L Powerstroke Turbo Diesel 440 hp (446 PS; 328 kW) @ 2800 rpm |
| Power/weight | 50 hp/ton |
| Transmission | Ford 6R140 6-speed |
| Suspension | Live axle |
Operational range | Unknown |
| Maximum speed | 90 mph (140 km/h),[4] "capable of highway speeds"[5] |
The Lenco BearCat[6][7] is a wheeled SWAT vehicle designed for military and law enforcement use. It is in use by numerous[8] military forces and law enforcement agencies around the world.
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