Inside The Beast: 10 facts about Trump’s armoured limousine

Built by General Motors The car was built by General Motors Co at a massive cost of $1.5 million. The Beast is updated every few years to stay on top of its game with new additions.

Heavily armoured The Beast is built like a tank with an eight-inch thick armour, bulletproof windows and run-flat tyres to withstand attacks.

Weight and build Weighing approximately 20,000 pounds, it is designed on a heavy-duty truck chassis for maximum durability.

Self-contained environment The cabin is airtight to protect against chemical or biological attacks and has its own oxygen supply system.

Advanced defence systems It is equipped with tear gas cannons, night vision cameras and a blood supply that matches the president’s type for times of emergency.

Secret communication tech The car has satellite phones and a direct line to the Pentagon and the Vice President for emergency communications.

Fuel tank protection The fuel tank is armour-plated and filled with a foam that prevents explosions even if hit by a bullet.

Fleet of identical vehicles Multiple decoy vehicles travel with the president to confuse potential threats about which car carries the president.

Custom tyres The tyres are puncture-resistant Kevlar-coated. Even if they are damaged, the steel rims allow the car to continue moving.

Managing it can be difficult Driving the 18-foot car can be a handful task, even for the highly trained Secret Service agents. Thus, rides are limited to 30 minutes or less. If it is longer than this the president can use the Air Force One jet or Marine One helicopter.

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