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AIS 2000/4500/PWD250 Foam Tender (Scania) vs VIM 90 ARFF Crash Tender (6x6, 9,000 L)
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 90 ARFF Crash Tender (6x6, 9,000 L)
by Desautel Fire Trucks
High-capacity 6x6 ARFF crash tender on Mercedes chassis, carrying 9,000 litres of water and 1,100 litres of foam for full-scale suppression at major international airports.
| Cost of ownership | AIS 2000/4500/PWD250 Foam Tender (Scania) | VIM 90 ARFF Crash Tender (6x6, 9,000 L) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 90 ARFF Crash Tender (6x6, 9,000 L) |
|---|---|---|
| Chassis | Scania P500 B4×4HZ, 4×4, 500 HP, Allison automatic gearbox (6-speed + reverse) | Mercedes 6x6 |
| 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 | — | 580 HP |
| Water tank (GRP) | — | 9,000 L |
| Foam compound tank | — | 1,100 L |
| DC powder capacity | — | 250 kg |
| Pump output | — | 5,400 lpm @ 13 bar |
| Roof monitor | — | 2,000 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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