Dominator 1

The Dominator 3 is the third generation of an armored storm research vehicle created by American meteorologist Reed Timmer. It is built on a 2012 Ford F-350 Super Duty pickup truck.
Check out the armored Dominator 3 pickup truck, which can withstand the most powerful tornadoes and costs $750,000.
Specifications and Features
Engine: 6.7-liter PowerStroke V8 turbodiesel, 400 hp.
Gearbox: reinforced 6-speed automatic.
Body Protection: The body is reinforced with thick steel (up to 0.75 inches in vulnerable areas) and covered with an ultra-strong Kevlar-based polyethylene polymer.
Shape: Futuristic, aerodynamic shape reminiscent of a turtle shell.
Suspension: pneumatic, capable of completely releasing air and pressing the vehicle to the asphalt, eliminating the risk of rollover. Powerful hydraulic anchor pins are also used.
Doors: Solid gull-wing doors that open upwards using hydraulic actuators, minimizing the risk of them becoming jammed or blown off by a hurricane.
Windows: double glazing made of Kevlar and monolithic polycarbonate (Lexan).
Sensors and cameras: mounted on the body to collect scientific data.
Weight: about 5 tons.
Operation
Dominator 3 was first deployed during the May 18–21, 2013 tornado outbreak, making three separate intercepts of an EF4 tornado near Shawnee, Oklahoma.
Some significant events:
On May 28, 2019, Dominator 3 launched the first sounding rocket, "Dorothy," into an EF4 tornado in Lawrence, Kansas. The sounding rocket successfully penetrated the layer of sinking air surrounding the tornado and transmitted data for approximately 8 minutes.
On May 12, 2023, Dominator 3 successfully intercepted an EF1 tornado near Spalding, Nebraska.

The basis: a full-size frame pickup truck (similar to the Ford F-Series) was taken as a base, but the body and interior were heavily modified.
Armor and reinforcement: the body is covered with steel sheets, power frames (roll cages) have been added inside and outside to withstand impacts from debris and strong winds.
Windows: armored, thick, often with additional fastenings; glass designed to withstand impacts from flying objects.
Wheels and suspension: large off-road wheels, reinforced suspension - for confident driving on bumpy roads and fields.
Aerodynamics: not about speed, but about stability – a low center of gravity, a weighted structure to prevent the car from being flipped by the wind
There is an anomometer on the roof

The Dominator 2 is a modified 2011 GMC Yukon XL SUV created by American meteorologist Reed Timmer to intercept tornadoes and collect data from within them.
Description
Some design features:
Reinforced armor. The body is clad in 16-gauge (approximately 0.06-inch) bulletproof sheet metal, along with an additional LINE-X coating—a highly durable, elastic, spray-on protective layer made from polyurethane and polyurea.
Glass protection. The glass is made of durable polycarbonate (Lexan), and the windshield is double-layered (outer Lexan, inner glass).
Hydraulic system. Allows the vehicle's body to be lowered so that it rests firmly on the ground. {{char}} prevents the vehicle from being caught in the wind and tipping over.
Anchor spikes. Special spikes that can be driven into the ground, securing the vehicle in place even in strong winds.
Improved aerodynamics. The streamlined body reduces the impact of airflow.
Additional safety features. The safety cage and racing seats with full-body seat belts have been retained to protect the crew.
Engine: 6.2-liter engine with 403 hp.
Vehicle weight: about 3,600 kg (8,000 lbs).
Additional equipment:
vertical scanning radar to determine the wind profile at different altitudes within a tornado;
compressed air launchers for launching parachute probes that collect data on temperature, humidity, and pressure inside a tornado