DALLAS,
Jan. 13 -- First it was the Jeep, then the Hummer,
now consumers have the opportunity to own an even bigger
military conversion vehicle. Against the backdrop of concerns
over possible terrorist strikes in the U.S., Homeland Defense
Vehicles LLC, has introduced a vehicle that can be equipped to
protect its occupants against nuclear radiation from dirty
bombs and chemical and biological agents that terrorists might
use.
The
Bad Boy Heavy Muscle Truck is a luxury version of the highly
reliable Medium Tactical Vehicle that is used by the U.S. Army
and manufactured by Stewart & Stevenson in Sealy, Texas.
Weighing in at just over 13,000 pounds, the
275 horsepower Bad Boy HMT retains the features of its
military pedigree. It is 21 feet long, 10 feet tall and 8 feet
wide, and has ample room for three adult passengers in the
cab. The all-wheel drive configuration can safely run at
freeway speeds, carrying a 5,000-pound payload. Off-road, its
military specification delivers a 22-inch ground clearance and
the capability to climb grades as steep as 60 percent with its
load. It can even operate in up to 60 inches of water. The
truck comes equipped with a Central Tire Inflation System that
enables the truck to travel easily off road, in mud or snow.
The tire system can also keep the tire inflated even if it has
a hole the size of a quarter in the sidewall. Equipped with a
58-gallon tank for diesel fuel, the truck can carry passengers
400+ miles, depending upon the payload.
For people who want the ultimate in security
and protection, Homeland Defense Vehicles offer the Bad Boy
HMT with an optional cabin filtration system designed to
protect occupants against nuclear fallout, biological
contaminants and chemical agents by over-pressurizing the cab
with filtered, clean air.
Homeland
Defense Vehicles hopes to sell 50 Bad Boy HMTs in 2005. The
price tag for the Bad Boy ranges from under $200,000 to
$750,000, with the higher price tag for a model equipped with
the full nuclear, chemical and biological detection and
protection package. The options for customization for the Bad
Boy are limitless.
For more information about Homeland
Defense Vehicles, Newton, Texas, go to
www.homelandefensevehicles.com or www.badboytrucks.com.
