200px, Oshkosh Striker at Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
The Oshkosh Striker is a specialized
airport aircraft firefighting (ARFF) vehicle built by
Oshkosh Corporation
Oshkosh Corporation, formerly Oshkosh Truck, is an American industrial company that designs and builds specialty trucks, military vehicles, truck bodies, airport fire apparatus, and access equipment. The corporation also owns Pierce Manufact ...
at the Pierce Mfg. facilities in Appleton, Wisconsin. There are three models of the Striker: 1500, 3000, 4500.
All models are available with a
snozzle
An airport crash tender (known in some countries as an airport fire appliance) is a specialised fire engine designed for use in aircraft rescue and firefighting at aerodromes, airports, and military air bases.
Description
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capable of piercing an aircraft fuselage to dispense fire retardant material within a cabin or cargo area.
On April 17, 2015 Oshkosh announced they will debut a new twin engine Striker 8 X 8 at Interschutz 2015
1500 (4x4)
The Striker 1500, Striker 4x4, is the 2 axle model.
It features
* water tank
* foam tank
* of dry chemical
* of Halotron 1
Oshkosh unveiled a new modernized Striker at FDIC-Indianapolis, April 2010. It is lighter so it is faster and more maneuverable. The new Striker was designed with extensive feedback from firefighters and fire chiefs. It has a
Deutz TCD 16.0L V8 Diesel engine with over of torque. This new edition has of glass in the front windscreen, and for the first time has crosslays. Engine maintenance is facilitated by a walk-in, step-up platform incorporated into the rear of the unit, making major systems easily serviced.
3000 (6x6)
The Striker 3000, a.k.a. Striker 6x6, is the 3 axle model.
It features:
* water tank
* foam tank
* of dry chemical
* of Halotron 1
4500 (8x8)
The Striker 4500, a.k.a. Striker 8x8, is the 4 axle model.
It features:
* water tank
* foam tank
* of dry chemical
* of Halotron 1
References
External links
Striker Oshkosh product page{{Oshkosh Corporation
Fire service vehicles
Oshkosh vehicles
Aircraft rescue and firefighting
