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AIS 2000/4500/PWD250 Foam Tender (Scania) vs VIM 24 / VIM 27 ARFF Crash Tender (4x4)
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
VIM 24 / VIM 27 ARFF Crash Tender (4x4)
by Desautel Fire Trucks
Compact 4x4 ARFF crash tender on MAN chassis, carrying 2,400–2,700 litres of water and delivering 2,800 lpm at 13 bar for rapid first-attack at regional airports.
| Cost of ownership | AIS 2000/4500/PWD250 Foam Tender (Scania) | VIM 24 / VIM 27 ARFF Crash Tender (4x4) |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | VIM 24 / VIM 27 ARFF Crash Tender (4x4) |
|---|---|---|
| Chassis | Scania P500 B4×4HZ, 4×4, 500 HP, Allison automatic gearbox (6-speed + reverse) | MAN 4x4 |
| Water tank capacity | 2,000 litres | — |
| Foam tank capacity | 4,500 litres | — |
| 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% | — |
| 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 | — |
| Light mast | Telescopic, 4 × 100 W LED | — |
| Under-vehicle self-protection | Water/foam spray nozzles at front and rear axles | — |
| Engine power | — | 440 HP |
| Water tank (GRP) | — | 2,400–2,700 L |
| Foam compound tank | — | 380 L |
| DC powder capacity | — | 250 kg |
| Pump output | — | 2,800 lpm @ 13 bar |
| Roof monitor — dual flow | — | 2,500 / 1,250 lpm |
| Hose reel | — | 30 m DN33 semi-rigid |
| Discharge outlets | — | DN45 + DN70 |
| Cab | — | 2-seat aluminium structure |
| Controls | — | CAN-Bus with in-cab screen |
| Standard | — | ICAO Annex 14 ARFF requirements |
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