This archive report was first published on 22 September 2019.
Published on September 22, 2019, this article delves into the fascinating world of President Uhuru Kenyatta's motorcade, specifically the custom-made armored vehicle, the Reconnaissance and Command Vehicle (RCV) Survivor.
The vehicle was first spotted in 2016 during the Madaraka Day celebrations, where President Kenyatta made his way from State House Nakuru to Afraha stadium.
Impressive Features ¶
The RCV Survivor is an 8-ton class all-terrain, high mobility, lightweight, 4×4 modular armored vehicle developed by Austrian company Achleitner for military customers.
It boasts an impressive gross vehicle weight of 5,000 kg and is intended for police, military, and paramilitary customers.
Other notable features include its ability to withstand a blast from a 50kg explosive and travel at 110kph for 900kms.
Price Tag ¶
While the exact price of the RCV Survivor is not disclosed, other aggressive-looking armoured luxury SUVs in the same league, such as the Conquest Knight, are priced at around US$600,000 (KSh54.7 million).
