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 (299.7–309.9 cm) |
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The Oshkosh Striker is a specialized aircraft rescue and firefighting (ARFF) vehicle built by Oshkosh Corporation at the Pierce Mfg. facilities 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)
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 2,000 pounds lighter so it is faster and more maneuverable. The new Striker was designed with extensive feedback from firefighters and fire chiefs. It has a 700 HP Deutz TCD 16.0L V8 Diesel engine with over 2,000 pound-feet of torque. This new edition has 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)
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)
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
- ^ "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. 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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