Details of the special vehicles escorting Russian President Putin during his visit to Vietnam

June 21, 2024 | 08:48

TPO - During President Vladimir Putin's state visit to Vietnam from June 19 to 20, the Russian escort brought to Vietnam 7 Aurus Senat vehicles, including 2 bulletproof armored vehicles.

On the afternoon of June 20, the official welcoming ceremony for Russian President Vladimir Putin was solemnly held at the Presidential Palace according to the highest protocol reserved for heads of state. President To Lam presided over the welcoming ceremony.

During this visit to Vietnam, Russian President Putin's escort brought to Vietnam 7 Aurus Senat vehicles, including 2 armored and bulletproof vehicles.

Two Aurus Senat cars carrying Russian President Putin were lined up together in the formation, the one without a license plate went first. Escorting them were two special vehicles of the Vietnamese Traffic Police.

Aurus Senat is a car line developed by Russia, chosen as the special car for President Putin since 2018.

Russian President Putin's armored Aurus Senat is equipped with a 4.4 V8 twin-turbo hybrid engine, 598 horsepower, maximum torque of 880 Nm. The car uses a 9-speed automatic transmission, AWD drive. The car can accelerate from 0-100 km/h in 12 seconds and has a maximum speed of 170 km/h.

Traffic police riding Honda Goldwing motorbikes took charge of leading the delegation of Party and State leaders and international guests visiting and working in Vietnam.

As usual, the leading team deployed in an arrow formation with 3 cars in front and 4 cars behind. The 3 cars in front were responsible for clearing the way and stopping cars going through the intersection. The cars behind would line up horizontally to prevent other vehicles from entering the group.

The Aurus Arsenal luxury armored vehicle rolled out on the streets of Hanoi for the first time. The MPV is equipped with a 4.4 V8 twin-turbo hybrid engine, 598 horsepower, 9-speed automatic transmission. On the roof of the car there are warning lights and some special equipment.

The motorcade also included many special vehicles of the security force, used only for special important events.

Ambulances are always present at the rear of diplomatic convoys to ensure health-related issues.

Vehicles carrying diplomatic staff, press and support staff.

The motorcade escorting Russian President Putin rolled through the streets of Hanoi.

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