Oshkosh Striker

Striker
Oshkosh Striker at Whitehorse International Airport
Overview
Manufacturer	Oshkosh Corporation
Assembly	United States: Oshkosh, Wisconsin
Powertrain
Engine	16.0 L V8 (diesel)
Transmission	7-speed automatic (4x4) 7-speed automatic (6x6) 6-speed automatic (8x8)
Dimensions
Wheelbase	219 in (556.3 cm) (4x4) 267 in (678.2 cm) (6x6) 267 in (678.2 cm) (8x8)
Length	426 in (1,082.0 cm) (4x4) 475 in (1,206.5 cm) (6x6) 535 in (1,358.9 cm) (8x8)
Width	118–122 in (299.7–309.9 cm)
Height	120 in (304.8 cm) (4x4) 140 in (355.6 cm) (6x6) 136 in (345.4 cm) (8x8)
Curb weight	62,000 lb (28,123 kg) (4x4) 87,000 lb (39,463 kg) (6x6) 124,000 lb (56,245 kg) (8x8)

Oshkosh Striker at Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport.

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, aka 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, aka 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, aka 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

1. "Striker". Oshkosh Airport. Retrieved 5 January 2014.
2. "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.
3. "Striker 4x4". Oshkosh Airport. Retrieved 5 January 2014.
4. "Striker 3000". Oshkosh Airport. Retrieved 24 March 2015.
5. "Striker 4500". Oshkosh Airport. Retrieved 24 March 2015.

External links

• Oshkosh product page