- US presidents are driven in a heavily armored limousine nicknamed “The Beast.”
- It features a secure communications system and fridge stocked with the president’s blood type.
- Military cargo aircraft transport the presidential limousine for use abroad.
When US presidents aren’t flying on Air Force One or taking helicopter trips in Marine One, they’re driven around in a presidential limousine nicknamed “The Beast.”
Weighing in at 20,000 pounds and outfitted with advanced security and communications systems, the newest model of “The Beast” debuted during the Trump administration in 2018. It reportedly cost around $1.5 million to build.
This story is available exclusively to Business Insider
subscribers.
Become an Insider
and start reading now.
Have an account? .
subscribers.
Become an Insider
and start reading now.
Have an account? .
Take a look inside the famous vehicle.
