Oshkosh Striker

Striker
Overview
ManufacturerOshkosh Corporation
AssemblyUnited States: Oshkosh, Wisconsin
Powertrain
Engine16.0 L V8 (diesel)
Transmission
  • 7-speed automatic (4x4)
  • 7-speed automatic (6x6)
  • 6-speed automatic (8x8)
Dimensions
Wheelbase
  • 219 in (5.6 m) (4x4)
  • 267 in (6.8 m) (6x6)
  • 267 in (6.8 m) (8x8)
Length
  • 426 in (10.8 m) (4x4)
  • 475 in (12.1 m) (6x6)
  • 535 in (13.6 m) (8x8)
Width118–122 in (3.0–3.1 m)
Height
  • 120 in (3.0 m) (4x4)
  • 140 in (3.6 m) (6x6)
  • 136 in (3.5 m) (8x8)
Curb weight
  • 62,000 lb (28,123 kg) (4x4)
  • 87,000 lb (39,463 kg) (6x6)
  • 124,000 lb (56,245 kg) (8x8)
Oshkosh Striker at Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport.

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.[1] 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[2]

  1. ^ "Striker". Oshkosh Airport. Retrieved 5 January 2014.
  2. ^ "Oshkosh to Unveil All New Fire Apparatus, Introduce Twin-Engine Striker 8 X 8, and Demonstrate Virtual Reality Training System at Interschutz". Business Wire. 17 April 2015. Retrieved 2015-04-19.