Two more delivered in late May 2015 for a total of 13 apparatus.
OSHKOSH, WIS. (June 1, 2015) – Oshkosh Airport Products Group, LLC, an Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE: OSK) company, is supplying 11 Oshkosh® Striker® 6 X 6 aircraft rescue and fire fighting (ARFF) vehicles to the Kuwait Fire Service. Ten of the Oshkosh Striker 6 X 6 ARFF vehicles will be placed into service at Kuwait International Airport, while the eleventh apparatus is slated to serve the Kuwait Royal Fleet. The 11 apparatus will be delivered beginning in March 2016. In addition, two Oshkosh Striker 6 X 6 ARFF vehicles previously purchased were delivered to the Kuwait Fire Service in late May 2015.
“We are very proud to be selected by the Kuwait Fire Service to provide these world-class Oshkosh Striker 6 X 6 aircraft rescue and firefighting apparatus,” said Jeff Resch, Oshkosh Airport Products Group vice president and general manager. “Expanding our long history and excellent relationship with this important customer through these significant purchases is especially gratifying.”
The Oshkosh Striker 6 X 6 is among the most advanced and powerful ARFF vehicles in the world. The Striker features several proprietary systems and technologies (many of which are derived from Oshkosh Defense vehicles), including: Oshkosh TAK-4® fully independent suspension, transfer case, power divider, and other chassis components.
Each apparatus is powered by a Duetz TCD 670 bhp engine and includes a seven-speed Allison EVS-4800 transmission. The cab provides unmatched ergonomics and outward visibility. The firefighting system on the Kuwaiti vehicles includes a 12,500 L water tank, a 1750 L foam tank, and a 250 Kg dry chemical powder system.
Photo caption: Oshkosh Airport Products is supplying 11 Oshkosh® Striker® 6 X 6 aircraft rescue and fire fighting (ARFF) vehicles to the Kuwait Fire Service. Shown here is an Oshkosh Striker 6 X 6 ARFF vehicle similar to those delivered to the Kuwait Fire Service.
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