Cambli International Thunder 1
| Thunder 1 | |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-military armored vehicle |
| Place of origin | Canada |
| Service history | |
| In service | 2010 |
| Used by | See Operators |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | Cambri Group |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 28,000 lb (13,000 kg) |
| Crew | 10-14 |
Main armament | 12 gunports |
| Engine | Cummins 330 hp (335 PS; 246 kW) @ 2800 rpm |
| Transmission | Ford 6R140 6-speed |
| Suspension | Live axle |
Operational range | Unknown |
| Maximum speed | 80 mph (128 km/h) |
The Cambli Thunder 1 is an armoured tactical vehicle built by Cambli Group Inc., a Canadian company based in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Quebec.
Designed for law enforcement and Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) teams, the Cambli Thunder 1 is a 4x4 vehicle that uses an International 7500 SFA chassis. The vehicle’s armoured body and bulletproof glass provide ballistic protection against high-caliber weapons.[1]
Key features and specifications include:
- Chassis: International 7500 SFA
- Engine: Cummins, 330 horsepower
- Crew capacity: up to 14 people
- Armament: 12 gunports, 5 per side,two on the back ,allowing for personnel to fire from within the vehicle[2]
Operators
The Thunder 1 has been adopted by several Canadian police forces, including:
- Vancouver Police Department – 1 delivered in 2010[3] from tender after 2008[4]
- York Regional Police – 1 delivered in 2011[5]
- Ontario Provincial Police – 2 delivered in 2012[6]
- Service de police de la Ville de Québec – 1 delivered in 2012[7]
- Service de police de la Ville de Montréal – 1 delivered in 2013[8]
- Calgary Police Service – 1 delivered in 2019[9]
See also
Similar armoured vehicles include:
- Alvis Saracen
- Saxon (vehicle)
- Cadillac Gage Ranger
- Mercedes-Benz Unimog U5000
- Armoured car (military)
- Armoured car (VIP)
References
- ^ "Armoured vehicle added to Vancouver Police arsenal". Archived from the original on 2010-09-08. Retrieved 2018-10-04.
- ^ "Tactical Armored Trucks - Products". www.tacticalarmoredtrucks.com. Retrieved 2025-12-14.
- ^ "Vancouver police unveil tank-like armoured vehicle". Archived from the original on 2010-09-10. Retrieved 2018-10-04.
- ^ [1] Archived 2016-04-05 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ APPLEBY, TIMOTHY (7 March 2011). "York Regional Police get versatile rolling fortress". The Globe and Mail.
- ^ "OPP's new ride: armoured rescue vehicles - The Star". Toronto Star. 24 February 2024.
- ^ "Voici EN PRIMEUR que sera le nouveau véhicule blindé de la police de Québec". Retrieved 2012-11-08.
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- ^ "Calgary Police Service unveils new armoured rescue vehicle". CTV News Calgary. 2019-04-06.