armadillo

The Armadillo is a tornado interceptor specifically designed to investigate and chase storms, including getting inside a tornado funnel. It is equipped with equipment for collecting meteorological data, safety systems and special mechanisms for stabilization in extreme conditions.

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Specifications
Base: modified 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe Z71 with 5.3L LS engine.

Armor: The outer body is made of 16 gauge thick steel (according to some reports, 8 gauge steel was used for the main body). Inside there is a layer of insulation to reduce noise and increase comfort.

Anchoring System: Four pneumatic spikes that are screwed into the ground during a tornado intercept to prevent the car from tipping over.

Wind resistance:

without system deployment — 140–160 mph (about 225–257 km/h);
with deployed spikes and a landing system - more than 215 mph (about 346 km/h).
Highway speed: 85–100 mph (about 137–161 km/h), allowing you to chase fast-moving storm cells.

Equipment:

weather station;
anemometer (a device for measuring wind speed).
Initially, the design lacked external cameras, which is unusual for intercepting machines.

Features
The Armadillo is designed not only to watch storms, but also to penetrate directly inside tornadoes. It was developed with the need for survival in extreme conditions in mind.

It is mentioned in some sources that this interceptor was named “Brooklyn” for a while.

Comparison with other projects
Unlike some other tornado interceptors, the Armadillo focuses on a balance of mobility and protection. Its design allows for a combination of relatively high speed with the ability to withstand strong winds, making it suitable for operation in conditions of rapidly changing p