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 water tank foam tank of dry chemical of Halotron 1 Oshkosh unveiled a new modernized Striker at FDIC-Indianapolis, April 2010. It is lighter, so it is faster and more maneuverable. The new Striker was designed with extensive feedback from firefighters and fire chiefs. It has a Deutz TCD 16.0L V8 Diesel engine with over of torque. This new edition has 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: water tank foam tank of dry chemical of Halotron 1
8x8 The Striker 8x8 is the 4-axle model. It features:
water tank foam tank of dry chemical of Halotron 1
References
External links
Striker Oshkosh product page