Striker | |
Assembly: | United States: Oshkosh, Wisconsin |
Engine: | 16.0 L V8 (diesel) |
Width: | 118- |
Sp: | us |
thumb|200px|Oshkosh Striker at Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
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]
The Striker 1500, Striker 4x4, is the 2 axle model.[3] It features
Oshkosh unveiled a new modernized Striker at FDIC-Indianapolis, April 2010. It is 2000lb lighter so it is faster and more maneuverable. The new Striker was designed with extensive feedback from firefighters and fire chiefs. It has a 700HP Deutz TCD 16.0L V8 Diesel engine with over 2000lbft of torque. This new edition has 84order=flipNaNorder=flip 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.
The Striker 3000, a.k.a. Striker 6x6, is the 3 axle model.[4] It features:
The Striker 4500, a.k.a. Striker 8x8, is the 4 axle model.[5] It features: