The Tornado Intercept Vehicle 1 (TIV 1) and Tornado Intercept Vehicle 2 (TIV 2) are vehicles used to film with an IMAX camera from very close distance or within a tornado.

The Tornado Intercept Vehicle 2 (TIV2) is a mobile tripod built for capturing close-range tornado footage. It features deployable wind flaps, anchoring spikes, and layered armor made of steel, …

To keep the vehicle moving, TIV 2 runs a 6.7 liter turbocharged Cummins Diesel. Estimated top speed of over 100 mph. Its fuel capacity is 95 US gallons, giving an approximate range of 750 …

Home of the TIV-2Organization behind the ownership and operation of the Tornado Intercept Vehicle.

The TIV 2 was designed to address the original TIV's problems, such as its low ground clearance, lack of four-wheel drive, and low top speed. It was based on a Dodge four-wheel drive 1 Ton …

As the 2008 tornado season was around the corner, thanks to the funding of Discovery Network the idea of building the second Tornado Intercept Vehicle, called TIV 2, for his new IMAX …

May 21, 2025 · There are essentially two vehicles which can safely penetrate a tornado’s violent ground funnel: the Dominator, owned and operated by the well-known storm chaser Reed …

The Tornado Intercept Vehicle 2 and #TeamTIV2 doing a deployment drill so that things go smoothly before a tornado impacts this unique storm chasing vehicle.

Mar 17, 2022 · Based on a 2008 Dodge Ram 3500 1-ton pickup, the TIV 2 was modified to accommodate a third axle to allow for the capability of a six-wheel-drive (6×6). However, after …

Meteorologist Brandon Ivey leads the TIV2 into a violent, wedge tornado over northern Kansas on May 27th, 2013. ...more. Visit us at http://stormchasingtour.comTwitte...