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Scott Air-Pak NxG SCBA vs SUOLONG-AFFF3% ICAO
Spec comparison for two products on Aviation Souk. Both compete in Fire Safety & Rescue.
Fire Safety & Rescue
Scott Air-Pak NxG SCBA
by 3M Scott Fire & Safety
Hip-mounted, Snap-Change SCBA engineered to shift weight off the shoulders and keep firefighters mobile in sustained structural and ARFF operations.
Fire Safety & Rescue
SUOLONG-AFFF3% ICAO
by suolong
AFFF aviation-fuel firefighting foam concentrate (ARFF), ICAO Level B
| Cost of ownership | Scott Air-Pak NxG SCBA | SUOLONG-AFFF3% ICAO |
|---|---|---|
| Price tier | — | — |
| Lead time (weeks) | ?–? | ?–? |
| Delivery | — | — |
| Install | — | — |
| GCC airports deployed | 0 | 0 |
| Certifications | 0 | 1 |
Specs
Technical specifications.
| Spec | Scott Air-Pak NxG SCBA | SUOLONG-AFFF3% ICAO |
|---|---|---|
| Working Pressure Options | 2216 or 4500 psig | — |
| Cylinder Duration Options | 30, 45, or 60 min | — |
| Cylinder Materials | Aluminium or carbon-fibre composite | — |
| Backframe Material | One-piece aluminium alloy | — |
| NFPA Compliance | NFPA 1981 / 1982, 2007 Edition | — |
| NIOSH Approval | CBRN approved (42 CFR Part 84) | — |
| Facepiece | AV-3000 or AV-2000 | — |
| Regulator | E-Z Flo II+ (with or without quick-disconnect) | — |
| Cylinder Connection | Snap-Change (patented) or CGA threaded | — |
| PASS Device | Pak-Alert SE (optional integrated) | — |
| Firefighter Locator | Pak-Tracker RF system, >900 ft (300 m) line-of-sight range | — |
| Battery | 6 × AA, centralised battery module | — |
| Emergency Air Sharing | Dual EBSS/Airline option, up to 5 ft separation | — |
| Foam type | — | AFFF (aqueous film forming foam) |
| Mixture ratio | — | 3% |
| Density (25°C) | — | 1.00 g/cm³ |
| Viscosity (20°C) | — | 2 mm²/s |
| Viscosity (0°C) | — | 5 mm²/s |
| Appearance | — | Pale yellow liquid |
| pH (20°C) | — | 7.5 |
| Precipitate | — | ≤0.2 % V/V |
| Spreading coefficient | — | Positive mN/m |
| Freezing point | — | ≤ −15 °C |
| Foam expansion ratio | — | ≥ 7.5 |
| 25% drainage time | — | ≥ 4 min |
| Storage temperature | — | −10 to +60 °C |
| Shelf life | — | Up to 15 years (unopened) |
| Water compatibility | — | Soft, hard, fresh, brackish and sea water |
| Agent compatibility | — | All dry powders and known finished foams |
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