Weapons

Ashok Leyland Crash Fire Tender (6x6)

Crash Fire Tender (6x6)

Manufacturer: Ashok Leyland.

Engine: KCL NTA 8550.

Max Power: Approx 400 b.h.p. @ 2100 rpm.

Gear Box: ZF EComat model 6 HP 600 fully automatic transmission with torque converter.

Water Tank (m.s.): 6500 litres.

Foam Tank (s.s.): 800 litres.

Pump: 4000 litre/minute at 8.5 bar.

Performance: Acceleration (under test conditions) - 0 to 80 km/h in 40 seconds with full payload.
..................Maximum Speed - 100km/h.

Gradeability: 30º

Turning Circle Diameter: 24 metres.

Fordability: 600 mm

Comments: In service with the Indian Air Force. Used for extinguishing fire in the event of air crash, this vehicle is fully equipped for extinguishing fires of Class 'B'. The superstructure is fabricated on a chassis having 6x6 drive, left hand drive with three axles, full forward control, single tyres for front as well as rear axles. The vehicle is diesel powered. It is fitted with a centrifugal pump, driven off the power engine take off and automatic foam proportionator. The discharge of extinguishing agent is through 4 nos. of side lines and one monitor on top. It is equipped with self defence foam nozzles and first aid hose reel. The pump is mid-ship mounted having suction inlet fitted with a standard round thread connection of 100mm diameter and delivery outlets terminated in standard 63mm female instantaneous couplings. The outlets are controlled pneumatically with manual overdrive. Two 50 kg BCF fire extinguishers are provided as supplementary extinguishing agents.