TIV 2 [Tornado Intercept Vehicle]
Introducing the TIV 2 (Tornado Intercept Vehicle) which is a Storm Chasing Vehicle for Intercepting Tornadoes.
The Real Life TIV 2
The TIV 2 was designed by Sean Casey and is based on a Dodge Ram 3500 that was strengthened and converted to six-wheel drive by adding a third axle. It uses a system of hydraulics that lower down metal skirts/flaps to the ground to block wind from accessing the underside of the vehicle preventing it from being flipped or tossed. The TIV 2 is also equipped with hydraulic spikes that anchor into the ground to help prevent it from moving. The windows are all made from bullet-resistant interlayered polycarbonate sheets and tempered glass. The TIV 2 also features an IMAX filming turret with an openable front hatch capable of rotating around 360 degrees to get every angle surrounding the vehicle.
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This Stormworks Recreation
This Stormworks Recreation is capable of actually taking on direct hits with Tornadoes but every once in a while, there may be a chance that it will get damaged or it may give way and get sucked up when deployed in a tornado for an extended period of time. It's equipped with dials and sensors that read wind speed, temperature, rain, and humidity. It also is equipped with a monitor on the front passenger seat that is hooked up to a camera placed on the turret. This version of the TIV 2 contains the back flap before it was removed and replaced with rear spikes in 2012. The TIV 2 contains a driver's seat, 3 passenger seats, and an additional seat that controls the turret as well as the hatch on the front of the turret.
Operation Guide
To enter the TIV 2, you may need to climb onto the small step on the sides of either side flaps to slide open the door/hatch to access the seats. When the TIV 2 is deployed, the back door is able to fold down allowing easier access with climbing inside. The driver's seat contains controls such as a reverse gear, parking brakes, and headlights. The keyswitch underneath the dashboard turns on the vehicle and the keyswitch in between the driver's seat and passenger seat deploys the TIV 2.
Feedback
This is my first time attempting to make an actual car/land based vehicle with wheels in Stormworks as well as my first time making a modular engine so any tips or improvements are welcome.
Credits to Jesse Gillett for creating the showcase/trailer as well as the thumbnail.
