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Manufacturer
  
Mitsubishi Fuso

Body style
  
Single-decker coach

Production
  
1982–present

Mitsubishi Fuso Aero Bus

Class
  
Complete bus Bus chassis

Engine
  
8DC8, 8DC9, 8DC10, 8DC11, 8M20, 6M70

Transmission
  
6-speed manual INOMAT 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.

Contents

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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