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Manufacturer
  
Oshkosh Corporation

Engine
  
16.0 L V8 (diesel)

Oshkosh Striker

Assembly
  
United States: Oshkosh, Wisconsin

Transmission
  
7-speed automatic (4x4) 7-speed automatic (6x6) 6-speed automatic (8x8)

Wheelbase
  
219 in (556.3 cm) (4x4) 267 in (678.2 cm) (6x6) 267 in (678.2 cm) (8x8)

Length
  
426 in (1,082.0 cm) (4x4) 475 in (1,206.5 cm) (6x6) 535 in (1,358.9 cm) (8x8)

The Oshkosh Striker is a specialized aircraft rescue and firefighting (ARFF) vehicle built by Oshkosh Corporation at the Pierce Mfg. facilities Appleton, Wisconsin. There are three models of the Striker: 1500, 3000, 4500. All models are available with a snozzle capable of piercing an aircraft fuselage to dispense fire retardant material within a cabin or cargo area.

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On April 17, 2015 Oshkosh announced they will debut a new twin engine Striker 8 X 8 at Interschutz 2015

1500 (4x4)

The Striker 1500, a.k.a. Striker 4x4, is the 2 axle model. It features

  • 1,500-US-gallon (5,700 l) water tank
  • 210-US-gallon (790 l) foam tank
  • 450 pounds (200 kg) of dry chemical
  • 460 pounds (210 kg) of Halotron 1
  • Oshkosh unveiled a new modernized Striker at FDIC-Indianapolis, April 2010. It is 2,000 pounds lighter so it is faster and more maneuverable. The new Striker was designed with extensive feedback from firefighters and fire chiefs. It has a 700 HP Deutz TCD 16.0L V8 Diesel engine with over 2,000 pound-feet of torque. This new edition has 84 sq. ft. 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. It features:

  • 3,000-US-gallon (11,000 l) water tank
  • 420-US-gallon (1,600 l) foam tank
  • 500 pounds (230 kg) of dry chemical
  • 460 pounds (210 kg) of Halotron 1
  • 4500 (8x8)

    The Striker 4500, a.k.a. Striker 8x8, is the 4 axle model. It features:

  • 4,500-US-gallon (17,000 l) water tank
  • 630-US-gallon (2,400 l) foam tank
  • 500 pounds (230 kg) of dry chemical
  • 460 pounds (210 kg) of Halotron 1
  • References

    Oshkosh Striker Wikipedia