Oshkosh Striker

Striker
Oshkosh Striker 4x4 at Whitehorse International Airport
Overview
Manufacturer	Oshkosh Corporation
Assembly	United States: Oshkosh, Wisconsin
Powertrain
Engine	16.0 L Scania DC16 V8 (diesel)
Transmission	7-speed automatic (4x4) 7-speed automatic (6x6) 6-speed automatic (8x8)
Dimensions
Wheelbase	219 in (5.6 m) (4x4) 267 in (6.8 m) (6x6) 267 in (6.8 m) (8x8)
Length	426 in (10.8 m) (4x4) 475 in (12.1 m) (6x6) 535 in (13.6 m) (8x8)
Width	118–122 in (3.0–3.1 m)
Height	120 in (3.0 m) (4x4) 140 in (3.6 m) (6x6) 136 in (3.5 m) (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 Pierce Manufacturing facilities in Appleton, Wisconsin. There are three models of the Striker: 4x4, 6x6, 8x8. All models are available with a snozzle capable of piercing an aircraft fuselage to dispense fire retardant material within a cabin or cargo area.

Current Models

4x4

The Striker 4x4 is the 2-axle model. 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 ft²) 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.

6x6

The Striker 6x6 is the 3-axle model. 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

8x8

The Striker 8x8 is the 4-axle model. 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

• "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.

External links

• Striker Oshkosh product page