Oshkosh Striker 8×8 aircraft rescue & fire-fighting vehicle on display at FDIC

Oshkosh Airport Products is introducing its all-new Oshkosh® Striker® 8X8 aircraft rescue and fire fighting (ARFF) vehicle at the 2017 Fire Department Instructors Conference (FDIC) in Indianapolis.
“With the help of a robust in-house R&D team and in-depth customer focus groups that go back more than two full years, we’ve diligently developed the new Oshkosh Striker 8X8 – and the fruits of those labors will be introduced to the fire industry in a few days,” said Jeff Resch, Oshkosh Airport Products Vice President and General Manager. “In addition, the innovative technologies we’re introducing represent a major step forward for ARFF response. We are excited to showcase these major advancements during Oshkosh’s 100 Year Anniversary!”
The Striker 8X8 is the most capable and powerful ARFF vehicle in the company’s history. The vehicle’s driving force is an identical pair of Scania rear-mounted, Tier 4F low-emission engines that deliver 1,540 total horsep

ower. The vehicle also features a selection of proprietary Oshkosh components, including Oshkosh TAK-4® fully independent suspension, transfer case, power uniter, and other chassis components. The new power uniter, developed specifically for this vehicle, enables the pump to be engaged at any vehicle speed.
The operator-friendly cab is virtually interchangeable with the current Striker 4X4 and Striker 6X6 models, offering parts commonality and simplified driver training for airport operations. The firefighting system features a range of water tank capacity choices, up to 17,033-liters (4,500-gallon). A range of state-of-the-art pumps, foam systems, dry chemical systems and clean agent are available for unmatched firefighting response, as is the Oshkosh exclusive Snozzle® high reach extendable turret (HRET) that enables firefighters to discharge from 1.5 meters (5 feet) below grade to elevations as high as 19.8 meters (65 feet).
Founded in 1917, Oshkosh Corporation is 100 years strong. The Company is a leader in designing, manufacturing and servicing a broad range of access equipment, commercial, fire & emergency, military and specialty vehicles and vehicle bodies.