In different countries of the world, firefighting vehicles have played a huge role in extinguishing fires and carrying out rescue operations.
Today we will discuss these fire trucks, which are an important technical equipment of mankind.
1. Finland, Bronto Skylift F112
The Finnish fire truck has a height of 112 meters and is able to rise to great heights, so firefighters can enter taller high-rise buildings and fight fires there. For stability, the car has 4 expandable supports. The front platform can accommodate up to 4 people and the weight does not exceed 700 kg.
2. The United States, Oshkosh Striker
American fire trucks have a 16-liter engine with a maximum power of 647 horsepower.
With such powerful horsepower, firefighters can reach the ignition location very quickly.
There are three series of models of this fire truck with different volumes and equipped equipment.
3. Austria, Rosenbauer Panther
The Austrian fire truck has a powerful engine that delivers 1050 horsepower and can reach a speed of 136 kilometers per hour. Furthermore, in one minute, the fire truck is capable of delivering up to 6,000 liters of water. Its speed is very fast, which is a great advantage for fire rescue. It’s also worth noting that it’s highly capable off-road, allowing it to “go through” even the coolest trucks.
4. Croatia, MVF-5
For the most part, it’s a giant radio-controlled robot designed for firefighting. Thanks to a special innovative system, you can control this fire truck from a distance up to 1.5 km from the fire source. Therefore, it is a unique tool for fighting fires in extreme temperatures. The carrying capacity of this fire truck reaches 2 tons, and its main part is made of metal parts that can withstand uniform pressure.
5. Austria, LUF 60
Austria’s smaller fire trucks have proven to be very effective at fighting large fires. It’s small but powerful, which is very practical. In other words, this small fire truck can “go easily” to places that are difficult for ordinary fire trucks to reach.
The diesel engine of the fire truck has a capacity of 140 horsepower and can spray about 400 liters of water in one minute. The body of this fire truck can withstand extreme temperatures and is fireproof.
6. Russia, Гюрза
The fire truck in Russia is a very cool fire fighting equipment, there is no similar product, and it is an important fire fighting tool. Its fire trucks, so to speak, are large firefighting complexes, including a large number of different specialized equipment for fire fighting and rescue. It even has a device for cutting metal reinforcements, or concrete walls. In other words, with it, firefighters can easily pass through walls in a short time.
7. Austria, TLF 2000/400
The Austrian fire truck is designed on the basis of MAN brand trucks.
It can deliver up to 2000 liters of water and 400 liters of foam to the source of the ignition. It has a very fast speed, reaching 110 kilometers per hour. Many people have seen it fighting fires in narrow streets or tunnels.
This fire truck doesn’t need to turn heads because it has two cabs, front and rear, which is pretty cool.
8. Kuwait, BIG WIND
Kuwaiti fire trucks appeared after the 1990s, and they were manufactured in the United States.
After the first Gulf War, many fire trucks were shipped to Kuwait.
Here, they were used to fight fires at more than 700 oil wells.
9. Russia, ГПМ-54
Russian tracked fire trucks were developed in the Soviet Union in the 1970s. The water tank of this fire truck can hold up to 9000 liters of water, while the blowing agent can hold up to 1000 liters.
Its body is armored to provide solid protection for the entire fire crew.
This is very important during fighting forest fires.
10. Russia, МАЗ-7310, or МАЗ-ураган
MAZ-7310, also known as МАЗ-ураган
(Note, “ураган” means “hurricane”).
This kind of fire truck does have the grand momentum of a “hurricane”. Of course, it was manufactured in the Soviet Union. It is a legendary fire truck specially researched and developed for airports.
The fire truck weighs 43.3 tons, is equipped with a 525-horsepower engine, and has a maximum speed of 60 kilometers per hour.
We’ve seen each characteristic fire truck is designed and manufactured for special purpose, and the types of fire trucks are far more than those introduced. In life, we need to choose the most suitable type of fire truck according to the actual situation.
Post time: Jan-06-2023