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AIS 2000/4500/PWD250 Foam Tender (Scania) vs AIS 4500/500 Foam Tender (Mercedes-Benz)
Spec comparison for two products on Aviation Souk. Both compete in Fire Safety & Rescue.
Fire Safety & Rescue
AIS 2000/4500/PWD250 Foam Tender (Scania)
by Carrozzeria Chinetti S.r.l.
Dual-role Scania 4×4 appliance combining foam-heavy industrial fire suppression capacity with full ICAO airport compliance for small airports and fuel storage sites.
Fire Safety & Rescue
AIS 4500/500 Foam Tender (Mercedes-Benz)
by Carrozzeria Chinetti S.r.l.
Mercedes-Benz 4×4 water-foam truck with dual-pressure pump and AKRON remote monitors, configured for industrial sites and small airfield dual-duty protection.
| Cost of ownership | AIS 2000/4500/PWD250 Foam Tender (Scania) | AIS 4500/500 Foam Tender (Mercedes-Benz) |
|---|---|---|
| Price tier | — | — |
| Lead time (weeks) | ?–? | ?–? |
| Delivery | — | — |
| Install | — | — |
| GCC airports deployed | 0 | 0 |
| Certifications | 0 | 0 |
Specs
Technical specifications.
| Spec | AIS 2000/4500/PWD250 Foam Tender (Scania) | AIS 4500/500 Foam Tender (Mercedes-Benz) |
|---|---|---|
| Chassis | Scania P500 B4×4HZ, 4×4, 500 HP, Allison automatic gearbox (6-speed + reverse) | Mercedes-Benz 2041, 4×4, 16-speed automatic gearbox, GVWR 20,000 kg |
| Water tank capacity | 2,000 litres | 4,500 litres (polypropylene; AISI 316L or GRP optional) |
| Foam tank capacity | 4,500 litres | 500 litres (integrated into water tank) |
| Dry chemical powder | 250 kg | — |
| Water pump (Chinetti 2T-5012) | 4,500 lpm @ 12 bar, bronze body | — |
| Foam pump (Chinetti PSCH 500) | 450 lpm @ 16 bar, self-priming volumetric gear pump | — |
| Foam mixing system | Balanced-pressure with individual line injection, 0–6% | Around-the-pump, 0–6% adjustable, pump-locker selection |
| Main monitor (Chinetti MCO5) | 3,000 lpm @ 12 bar, electro-hydraulic + radio remote | — |
| Bumper monitor (Firefox 3463) | 950 lpm @ 7 bar (optional) | — |
| DCP hose reel | Twin-agent, 2 × 30 m semi-rigid 1" hoses, 400 lpm mixture + 7 lb/s powder | — |
| Acceleration 0–80 km/h | < 25 s | — |
| Maximum speed | 115 km/h | — |
| Tyres | 395/85 R20 XZL single front and rear | — |
| Cabin | 4 doors, 6 seats, ECE R29, SCBA holders in rear backrests | 4 doors, 6 seats extended double cabin, optional SCBA holders in backrests |
| Light mast | Telescopic, 4 × 100 W LED | Telescopic, 6 m max height, 2 × 100 W LED, 24 V chassis supply |
| Under-vehicle self-protection | Water/foam spray nozzles at front and rear axles | — |
| PTO | — | Partly clutch-dependent, pump & roll capable |
| Water pump | — | Dual-stage: 3,000 lpm @ 10 bar / 400 lpm @ 40 bar, bronze body, auto-priming |
| Roof monitor (AKRON Streammaster II) | — | Up to 2,800 lpm @ 7 bar, spray/jet selectable, electric remote + wireless, 65 m throw |
| Bumper monitor (AKRON Firefox) | — | 1,525 lpm @ 7 bar, electric remote |
| Electrical architecture | — | CAN-BUS controlled |
| Camera system | — | Reverse camera; optional 360° Backeye bird's-eye view with recording |
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