Oshkosh Striker
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 Oshkosh Striker at Whitehorse International Airport | |
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| Manufacturer | Oshkosh Corporation |
| Assembly | United States: Oshkosh, Wisconsin |
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| Engine | 16.0 L V8 (diesel) |
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| Width | 118–122 in (3.0–3.1 m) |
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The Oshkosh Striker is a specialized airport aircraft firefighting (ARFF) vehicle built by Oshkosh Corporation at the Pierce Mfg. facilities in Appleton, Wisconsin. There are three models of the Striker: 1500, 3000, 4500.[1] All models are available with a snozzle 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[2]
1500 (4x4)
[edit]The Striker 1500, a.k.a. Striker 4x4, is the 2 axle model.[3] It features
- 1,500-US-gallon (5,700 L) water tank
- 210-US-gallon (790 L) foam tank
- 450 pounds (200 kg) of dry chemical
- 460 pounds (210 kg) of Halotron 1
Oshkosh unveiled a new modernized Striker at FDIC-Indianapolis, April 2010. It is 910 kilograms (2,000 lb) lighter so it is faster and more maneuverable. The new Striker was designed with extensive feedback from firefighters and fire chiefs. It has a 520 kilowatts (700 hp) Deutz TCD 16.0L V8 Diesel engine with over 2,700 newton-metres (2,000 lb⋅ft) of torque. This new edition has 8 square metres (84 sq ft) 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)
[edit]The Striker 3000, a.k.a. Striker 6x6, is the 3 axle model.[4] It features:
- 3,000-US-gallon (11,000 L) water tank
- 420-US-gallon (1,600 L) foam tank
- 500 pounds (230 kg) of dry chemical
- 460 pounds (210 kg) of Halotron 1
4500 (8x8)
[edit]The Striker 4500, a.k.a. Striker 8x8, is the 4 axle model.[5] It features:
- 4,500-US-gallon (17,000 L) water tank
- 630-US-gallon (2,400 L) foam tank
- 500 pounds (230 kg) of dry chemical
- 460 pounds (210 kg) of Halotron 1
References
[edit]- ^ "Striker". Oshkosh Airport. Retrieved 5 January 2014.
- ^ "Oshkosh to Unveil All New Fire Apparatus, Introduce Twin-Engine Striker 8 X 8, and Demonstrate Virtual Reality Training System at Interschutz". Business Wire. 17 April 2015. Retrieved 2015-04-19.
- ^ "Striker 4x4". Oshkosh Airport. Retrieved 5 January 2014.
- ^ "Striker 3000". Oshkosh Airport. Retrieved 24 March 2015.
- ^ "Striker 4500". Oshkosh Airport. Retrieved 24 March 2015.
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