Author Topic: New 4x4 Arrived (Read 457 times)

Ozark · « **on:** August 02, 2004, 12:48:11 PM »

After 9 months writing and rewriting specs, waiting for the new FAA Advisory Curricular to take effect and 8 months building, it’s here!

http://www.arff.info/images/ARFF-Hydro-Chem-2.JPG
http://www.arff.info/photos/ARFF-E-One-30.JPG
http://www.arff.info/photos/ARFF-E-One-33.JPG

Its 4X4 Independent suspension system with variable rate coil springs on all axles makes it a dream to drive! You can see it this November on the History Channel program, Tactical to Practical.

Equipment:
FLIR (Forward looking infrared)
GPS
SPAAT (Skin Penetrating Agent Applicator Tool)
Rhino Hydro-Chem turret and hand line nozzles that discharge a dry chemical extinguishing agent encapsulated in a water/foam solution for greater range and superior fire fighting capabilities

Agent:
1585 Gallons (6000L) water
205 gallons AFFF (Aqueous Film Forming Foam)
500 pounds Dry Chemical (BC)

Engine:
Make: Detroit Diesel
Model: Series 60 DDEC 665 BHP (496 kW) @ 2300 rpm
Size: 855 cubic inch (14 L)
Bore: 5.12 in. (133 mm)
Stroke: 6.30 in. (168 mm)
Torque: 1900 lb-ft (2576 N-m) @ 1200 rpm

Transmission/Transfer Case:
Make: Twin Disc
Model: TD 61-1180
Mode: 50:50
Gear Ratio: 6.70 – first
4.39 – second
2.90 – third
1.89 – fourth
1.24 – fifth
.82 – sixth
7.44 – reverse

Price: $720,000 Loaded

Horn · « **Reply #1 on:** August 02, 2004, 12:50:09 PM »

What? No airbags, no decent sound system?

Dang.

h

Otto · « **Reply #2 on:** August 02, 2004, 12:52:56 PM »

Very nice piece of equipment....

Hawklore · « **Reply #3 on:** August 02, 2004, 12:55:17 PM »

I ain't gonna stay shiny for long, knowing the record of that airport...

Ozark · « **Reply #4 on:** August 02, 2004, 12:56:45 PM »

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Originally posted by Horn
What? No airbags, no decent sound system?

Dang.

h

The airbags are for lifting aircraft.

The sound system started as a weather radio and the specs included the words:
amplitude modulation
frequency modulation
data

You figure it out.

jamusta · « **Reply #5 on:** August 02, 2004, 01:03:13 PM »

Where are the freaking cup holders? All that money and no cup holders?

Horn · « **Reply #6 on:** August 02, 2004, 01:23:30 PM »

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Originally posted by Ozark
The airbags are for lifting aircraft.

The sound system started as a weather radio and the specs included the words:
amplitude modulation
frequency modulation
data

You figure it out.

Well I just figured that for 3/4 of a mil you could at least get tunes.

Does it come in any other colors?

h

Ozark · « **Reply #7 on:** August 02, 2004, 01:28:36 PM »

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Originally posted by Horn
Does it come in any other colors?

Yes!

Puke Yellow, Lite Puke Yellow and Dark Puke Yellow.

Staga · « **Reply #8 on:** August 02, 2004, 02:23:17 PM »

Congratulations !

Now let's hope you don't have to use it

2bighorn · « **Reply #9 on:** August 02, 2004, 02:29:18 PM »

What do you need GPS for?

Ozark · « **Reply #10 on:** August 02, 2004, 02:57:48 PM »

Staga:
I agree! I hope it’s only used for training.

2bighorn:
GPS is used to find the location the downed aircraft. Many 911 centers can triangulate location with the new enhanced 911 (e911). This technology uses "Assisted GPS", as the handset only has a partial GPS receiver, and is assisted by GPS receiver in the Cell Towers and a server that calculates the position. Most of the calls to 911 centers are from cell phone users.
This new technology is growing each day.

Holden McGroin · « **Reply #11 on:** August 02, 2004, 03:01:39 PM »

Here's an Oshkosh airport truck motorhome... it has everything plus the kitchen sink.

http://www.steelwheels4x4.com

Ozark · « **Reply #12 on:** August 02, 2004, 03:07:04 PM »

Holy Cow!

Thanks for the link!