INKAS®, a globally leading armored vehicle manufacturer, is proud to announce the successful completion of a groundbreaking Research and Development (R&D) collaboration with VinFast, Vietnam’s pioneering electric automaker.
This project has resulted in the creation of the Lạc Hồng 900 LX, a fully electric armored SUV engineered to meet some of the highest international standards for ballistic and blast protection.
An Engineering Feat Against All Odds
The Lạc Hồng 900 LX represents a significant technological achievement in the armored EV segment. By leveraging advanced engineering and rapid innovation, INKAS® brought this ambitious R&D project to completion within an accelerated timeline, overcoming obstacles that many industry experts believed unachievable under such conditions.
Importantly, the Lạc Hồng 900 LX has been fully homologated for operation in Vietnam, a rare and highly significant accomplishment given the country’s strict regulatory environment.
Extensive Blast and Ballistic Testing
The Lạc Hồng 900 LX combines VinFast’s advanced electric mobility platform with INKAS®’s decades of armoring expertise to deliver a dependable and secure product. The vehicle has undergone rigorous third-party ballistic and blast testing to ensure maximum occupant safety:
- VPAM VR7-certified, providing high-level ballistic protection against rifle fire and armor-piercing threats.
- Successfully withstood over 400 laser-guided rounds during live ballistic testing.
- Certified to withstand the simultaneous detonation of two DM51 hand grenades beneath critical areas of the floor, a rare and exceptional achievement in EV engineering, especially given the protection of the high-voltage battery system.
VPAM VR7 Certification: Tested to the Extreme
INKAS® engineered a custom armoring schematic for the Lạc Hồng 900 LX, enabling it to pass VPAM VR7 certification, one of the most stringent international standards for armored vehicles. This certification validates the SUV’s ability to maintain structural integrity under extreme live-fire and blast conditions.
“This project underscores the strength of our R&D capabilities and our ability to deliver cutting-edge armored EV solutions,” said David Khazanski, CEO of INKAS®. “Working directly with VinFast as an OEM partner allowed us to integrate our protective technologies seamlessly into the Lạc Hồng 900 LX. Achieving full VPAM certification within such a compressed timeline highlights our team’s ability to execute complex R&D projects with speed and precision.”
Setting a New Standard in Armored EVs
With the Lạc Hồng 900 LX, VinFast and INKAS® have redefined what’s possible in armored electric vehicle technology. Designed for heads of state, corporate leaders, diplomatic fleets, and high-security clients, the vehicle combines sustainability, innovation, and certified protection in a single platform.
