Modern threats rarely unfold at ground level alone. From multi story buildings and transportation hubs to port facilities and dense commercial complexes, today’s critical incidents demand tools that allow responders to reach elevated positions quickly, safely, and decisively. Lenco’s BearCat Elevated Tactics Systems (ETS) are designed specifically for those moments when rapid intervention at height is essential.
What Are BearCat Elevated Tactics Systems?
BearCat ETS refers to a suite of elevating platforms and attachments that allow teams to operate from height. BearCat ETS solutions are purpose built to deliver rapid access to elevated entry points, allowing tactical teams to respond decisively in environments where time, positioning, and safety are critical.
The system integrates seamlessly with the BearCat platform, preserving the vehicle’s mobility, stability, and ballistic protection while adding a new dimension of operational capability. This ensures teams can deploy rapidly without compromising safety or vehicle performance. Operators can manage elevation, orientation, and tool functions from a protected position inside the cabin.
BearCat ETS Options to Fit Your Mission
Lenco BearCat ETS options are fully configurable to the BearCat line of armored rescue vehicles, and include:
- Patriot3 MARS (Mobile Adjustable Ramp System), which features dual side-by-side hydraulic ramps that allow for simultaneous elevated access at varying heights.
- Patriot3 OSR (Off-Set Ramp System) with a single extendable hydraulic ramp, reaching maximum height in less than 10 seconds, with a Multi-Angle Extension Ramp providing an additional 48″ of linear deck surface to the end of each extension ramp and an additional 80″ breaching capability.
- Patriot3 LIBERATOR Single Hydraulic Ramp System which is simple to operate and can be deployed within 10 seconds.
- MIT ARES (Articulated Rapid Entry System) hydraulic stairway system that can reach up to 9m in height and is wide enough to allow multiple operators to utilize the system side-by-side.
- Force Development Services VBIS (Vehicle Born Intervention System) lightweight hydraulic ramp system, ideal for urban areas.
When ETS Is Deployed
BearCat ETS options are particularly useful in scenarios such as:
- Transportation hubs and critical infrastructure: Airports, rail stations, marine ports, and transit centers often involve multi-level layouts. ETS enables rapid access to elevated areas while maintaining security and control.
- Observation and surveillance: A higher vantage point can reveal sight lines not available from ground positions. ETS can provide critical awareness while remaining shielded by armored protection.
- Breaching operations: Elevated positioning allows teams to deploy specialized tools or non-lethal options from upper-level access points, supporting precise, controlled entry without unnecessary exposure.
- Large or complex structures: Multi-story residential buildings, hotels, office complexes, and industrial facilities often present limited safe access routes. ETS allows responders to reach rooftops, elevated walkways, and upper-floor entry points directly from an armored platform.
Why Agencies Choose BearCat ETS
Whether your team is looking to enhance observation capabilities, gain vertical access, or expand tactical reach, BearCat ETS options provide an integrated solution backed by the rugged reliability and life-saving protection that has made BearCat the standard choice for tactical teams worldwide.
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