Oshkosh Striker



The Oshkosh Striker is a specialized airport aircraft firefighting (ARFF) vehicle built by Oshkosh Corporation at the Pierce Mfg. facilities in 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.

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 Oshkosh unveiled a new modernized Striker at FDIC-Indianapolis, April 2010. It is 2000 lb 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 2000 lbft of torque. This new edition has 84 ft2 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.
 * 1500 usgal water tank
 * 210 usgal foam tank
 * 450 lbs of dry chemical
 * 460 lbs of Halotron 1

3000 (6x6)
The Striker 3000, a.k.a. Striker 6x6, is the 3 axle model. It features:
 * 3000 usgal water tank
 * 420 usgal foam tank
 * 500 lbs of dry chemical
 * 460 lbs of Halotron 1

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


 * 4500 usgal water tank
 * 630 usgal foam tank
 * 500 lbs of dry chemical
 * 460 lbs of Halotron 1