Reed Timmer and Sean Casey became two of the world's best-known tornado experts by seeking out and studying the deadly storms in the Discovery Channel show "Storm Chasers" (2007-2012).
Their adventures would not have been be possible without the right equipment — especially the right vehicles.
In a Discovery Channel video, "Storm Chasers" host Timmer gives a tour of the Dominator 2, one of their best rides.
He explains all the features — from steel plating to air cannons to extra windshield wipers — that make it the perfect ride for driving into the heart of a tornado and coming out with everyone alive.
The Dominator 2 is a heavily modified GMC Yukon XL.
[Source: TornadoVideos.net]
It's made to withstand two key risks tornadoes pose to vehicles: flipping over and flying debris.
Surrounded by 16 gauge (that's about .06 inches thick) steel plating, it weighs in at about 8,000 pounds.
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