Mitsubishi Fuso Aero Bus

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Manufacturer Mitsubishi Fuso Body style Single-decker coach		Production 1982–present

Class Complete busBus chassis Engine 8DC8, 8DC9, 8DC10, 8DC11, 8M20, 6M70 Transmission 6-speed manualINOMAT 6-speed automatic

The Mitsubishi Fuso Aero Bus (kana:三菱ふそう・エアロバス) is a series of heavy-duty intercity coaches produced by the Japanese manufacturer Mitsubishi Fuso since 1982. The range was primarily unavailable with left-hand drive. Its principal Japanese competitors are Isuzu Gala, Nissan Diesel Space Arrow and Hino S'elega.

Fuso tourist buses (predecessors of Aero Bus)

MAR820 (1962)

B806､B905/906/907 (1967)

MS512/513 (1976, 1977)

K-MS613/615 (1980)

Aero Bus/Super Aero (MS)

P-MS713/715/725 (1982)

U-MS716/726/729 (1984)

Aero Queen W (MU)

Chassies based on the Aero King double-decker, 8DC9T engine equipped ("T"=turbocharged, maximum output: 380PS).

P-MU525TA (1985)

U-MU525TA (1990)

Aero Queen M/MV (MS)

8DC11 Engine equipped.

P-MS729S (1988)

U-MS729S (1990)

P-MS725(1986))

New Aero Bus/New Aero Queen

U-MS821/826/815 (1992)

8M20 Engine equipped, and wheelbase reduced to 6.15 meter.

Jake brake equipped (named "Powertard", except low-end model)

KC-MS822/829/815 (1995)

8M21 Engine equipped.

Front bumper design changed (Aero Bus and Queen-I).

KL-MS86/85 (2000)

All model equipped wedge air-brake and driver's airbag.

HID headlight equipped.

PJ-MS86 (2005)

Engine changed to 6M70 (turbocharged), and wheelbase reduced to 6.0 meter.

Queen-II and -III deleted from line-up.

Tail light design changed (minor).

Aero Ace/Aero Queen

These models are equipped Urea selective catalytic reduction system. (AdBlue needed)

BKG-MS96JP (2007)

6M70 Engine equipped

LKG-MS96VP (2010)

6R10 Engine equipped (Developed by MFTBC and Daimler), Wheelbases extended 95mm

QRG-/QTG-MS96VP (2012)

6R10 Engine equipped

Brake override system and side view cameras equipped

Model lineup

Aero Ace 12m (Hi-decker)

Aero Queen 12m (Super hi-decker)

Logistical lineup

Hi-decker

Aero Queen I:12m

Aero Queen II:12m

Aero Queen III:12m

Super hi-decker

Aero Bus MS EX:12m

Aero Bus MS SA:12m

Aero Bus MS SX:12m

Aero Bus MS SD:12m

Aero Bus MS EX:11m

Aero Bus MS SX:11m

Aero Bus MS SD:11m

Aero Bus MM EX:9m

Aero Bus MM SD:9m

References

Mitsubishi Fuso Aero Bus Wikipedia

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