How different is the US President's car from other countries' PMs and Presidents? Even chemical attacks are ineffective against it

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Votes will be cast for the presidential election in America on 5 November 2024. In this election, former President and Republican Party candidate Donald Trump and Democratic Party's Kamala Harris are face to face. The President of America is considered the most powerful person in the world. Therefore, strict arrangements are made for safety. If the US President goes anywhere, an armored tank-like car is used for him. US President Joe Biden travels in 'The Beast' car, which is like a moving fortress.

Joe Biden's official car is a Cadillac limousine, which is popular as 'The Beast'. The whole world is watching America because of the presidential election. The US President has influence all over the world. Therefore, no laxity is taken in the security of the President. Let us know how the US President's 'The Beast' car is different from the cars of Prime Ministers and Presidents of other countries.

In the early days, the US President used to travel in an open car. But now 'The Beast' is the official car of the US President. This car is very powerful in terms of safety. This is a James Bond movie-like car in which the door handles emit electric current to prevent anyone from forcefully entering the car.

Each of its doors weighs as much as the doors of a Boeing 757. It is a Cadillac sedan car, which is 18 feet long. Its weight is said to be 6,800 kg to 9,100 kg.

Features of 'The Beast'

Talking about safety, this car is made of aluminum, ceramic, and steel like an armored tank. The exterior of the car is eight inches thick, while the windows are five inches thick with multiple layers.

  • Pump-action shotguns
  • Rocket Powered Grenades
  • tear gas grenades
  • Steel Rim
  • Puncture Resistant
  • Satellite Phone
  • Firefight System
  • Oxygen System

This car can also withstand chemical attacks because it is completely sealed. Even heavy firing will not damage this car. Its fuel tank has been coated in such a way that the tank will not burst in case of a blast. This car has a separate compartment for the driver.

'The Beast' has blood available according to the President's blood group so that the President can be given a blood transfusion in case of emergency. About Rs 132 crore has been spent in making it.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's car - Mercedes Maybach S650 Guard

Prime Minister Narendra Modi travels in one of the safest cars in the world, Mercedes Maybach S650 Guard. This car can easily withstand a 15kg TNT explosion at a distance of 15 meters. It is not damaged even by military-level firing and gas attacks. This car has a VR10 protection level, which makes it one of the safest cars.

Russian President Vladimir Putin's car - Aurus Sinat

Russian President Vladimir Putin travels to Aurus Senat. Russian luxury car manufacturer NAMI has manufactured this car. This car is 21.7 feet long and weighs around 6500 kg. This car is powered by a 4.4 liter V8 engine. This is a hybrid car that can save the Russian President even if it is completely submerged in water. It has a bombproof and bulletproof system.

Chinese Premier Xi Jinping's car – Hongqi N501

The red flag car that Chinese Premier Xi Jinping travels in is no less than an armored vehicle. Jinping's official car is the Hongqi N501. This limousine car can easily withstand gunfire and direct bomb attacks. Due to the strict stance and security of the government in China, the complete details of this car have not been disclosed.