:Oshkosh Striker
{{Short description|Airport Rescue Fire Fighting Vehicle built by Oshkosh Corporation}}
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| name = Striker
| image = Whitehorse_International_Airport_ARFF_Striker.jpg
| caption = Oshkosh Striker at Whitehorse International Airport
| manufacturer = Oshkosh Corporation
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| assembly = United States: Oshkosh, Wisconsin
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| transmission = {{unbulleted list| 7-speed automatic (4x4)|7-speed automatic (6x6)|6-speed automatic (8x8)}}
| wheelbase = {{unbulleted list| {{convert|219|in|m|1|abbr=on}} (4x4)| {{convert| 267 |in|m|1|abbr=on}} (6x6)| {{convert| 267 |in|m|1|abbr=on}} (8x8)}}
| length = {{unbulleted list|{{convert|426|in|m|1|abbr=on}} (4x4)|{{convert|475|in|m|1|abbr=on}} (6x6)|{{convert|535|in|m|1|abbr=on}} (8x8)}}
| width = {{convert|118|-|122|in|m|1|abbr=on}}
| height = {{unbulleted list|{{convert|120|in|m|1|abbr=on}} (4x4)|{{convert|140|in|m|1|abbr=on}} (6x6)|{{convert|136|in|m|1|abbr=on}} (8x8)}}
| weight = {{unbulleted list|{{convert|62000|lbs|kg|0|abbr=on}} (4x4)|{{convert|87000|lbs|kg|0|abbr=on}} (6x6)|{{convert|124000|lbs|kg|0|abbr=on}} (8x8)}}
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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 in Appleton, Wisconsin. There are three models of the Striker: 1500, 3000, 4500.{{cite web|title=Striker|url=http://www.oshkoshairport.com/en/ARFFTrucks/NewStriker.aspx|publisher=Oshkosh Airport.|access-date=5 January 2014}} 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{{cite web|title=Oshkosh to Unveil All New Fire Apparatus, Introduce Twin-Engine Striker 8 X 8, and Demonstrate Virtual Reality Training System at Interschutz|url=http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20150417005230/en/Oshkosh-Unveil-Fire-Apparatus-Introduce-Twin-Engine-Striker#.VTOpUCFViko|website=Business Wire|date=17 April 2015 |access-date=2015-04-19}}
1500 (4x4)
The Striker 1500, {{aka}} Striker 4x4, is the 2 axle model.{{cite web|title=Striker 4x4|url=http://www.oshkoshairport.com/en/ARFFTrucks/NewStriker/Striker1500-(1).aspx|publisher=Oshkosh Airport|access-date=5 January 2014}} It features
- {{convert|1500|usgal|L|adj=on}} water tank
- {{convert|210|usgal|L|adj=on}} foam tank
- {{convert|450|lbs|kg}} of dry chemical
- {{convert|460|lbs|kg}} of Halotron 1
Oshkosh unveiled a new modernized Striker at FDIC-Indianapolis, April 2010. It is {{convert|2000|lb|kg|order=flip}} lighter so it is faster and more maneuverable. The new Striker was designed with extensive feedback from firefighters and fire chiefs. It has a {{convert|700|HP|kW|order=flip}} Deutz TCD 16.0L V8 Diesel engine with over {{convert|2000|lbft|Nm|order=flip}} of torque. This new edition has {{convert|84|ft2|m2|order=flip|0}} 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.{{cite web|title=Striker 3000|url=http://www.oshkoshairport.com/en/ARFFTrucks/NewStriker/Striker3000-(1).aspx|website=Oshkosh Airport|access-date=24 March 2015}} It features:
- {{convert|3000|usgal|L|adj=on}} water tank
- {{convert|420|usgal|L|adj=on}} foam tank
- {{convert|500|lbs|kg}} of dry chemical
- {{convert|460|lbs|kg}} of Halotron 1
4500 (8x8)
The Striker 4500, a.k.a. Striker 8x8, is the 4 axle model.{{cite web|title=Striker 4500|url=http://www.oshkoshairport.com/en/ARFFTrucks/NewStriker/Striker4500.aspx|website=Oshkosh Airport|access-date=24 March 2015}} It features:
- {{convert|4500|usgal|L|adj=on}} water tank
- {{convert|630|usgal|L|adj=on}} foam tank
- {{convert|500|lbs|kg}} of dry chemical
- {{convert|460|lbs|kg}} of Halotron 1
References
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External links
{{commons category|Oshkosh Striker}}
- [https://www.oshkoshairport.com/arff-truck/ Striker Oshkosh product page]
{{Oshkosh Corporation}}