Archimedes Sting: a Tesla Cybertruck ready to make some trouble

Although the Tesla Cybertruck has a fairly striking look, it is not designed to be a military vehicle. However, Archimedes Defense and Up.Fit have worked to give this particular vehicle an even more aggressive appearance and to steer its use toward the military. To do so, they have created a variant designed to give its occupants greater protection against gunfire and other combat threats.

And mind you, it is not only aimed at the army, but also intended for personal and private use. To provide all the versatility needed, they are working on three variants. The first is named Sting Baja. This version has a 800 V generator sourced from the aerospace industry, the AMP Drive G125TM. With this device the Cybertruck can be charged at up to 125 kW, and it can also charge other electric vehicles.

The Sting Baja will also be equipped with an off-road kit, although it has not been specified which elements it will add. These components for driving over difficult terrain are supplied by Unplugged Performance. To round off the equipment, an amphibious package is being prepared, adding even more versatility to the model.

The intermediate version is called Sting Protector. It has all the equipment of the entry-level version, but adds a removable external armour layer, made of steel plates that can be bolted on and off as needed. This armour can withstand hits from 7.62 mm ammunition, the kind used by assault rifles.

It can be purchased with or without the generator and can be used for military purposes or corporate or personal protection. At the top of the range is the Sting APC. This adds permanent armour and protection against explosions and mines. Its steel and ceramic armour can stop 14.5 mm projectiles, and it can be ordered with the emergency generator, which may be very practical since it is aimed at high-risk situations.