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AIS 4500/500 Foam Tender (Mercedes-Benz) vs ARFF 12000 6x6 Crash Tender
Spec comparison for two products on Aviation Souk. Both compete in Fire Safety & Rescue.
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.
Fire Safety & Rescue
ARFF 12000 6x6 Crash Tender
by Carrozzeria Chinetti S.r.l.
Twin-engine Fresia F800 crash tender delivering 12,000 litres of suppression agent with sub-20-second sprint performance and full GRP bodywork integration.
| Cost of ownership | AIS 4500/500 Foam Tender (Mercedes-Benz) | ARFF 12000 6x6 Crash Tender |
|---|---|---|
| Price tier | — | — |
| Lead time (weeks) | ?–? | ?–? |
| Delivery | — | — |
| Install | — | — |
| GCC airports deployed | 0 | 0 |
| Certifications | 0 | 0 |
Specs
Technical specifications.
| Spec | AIS 4500/500 Foam Tender (Mercedes-Benz) | ARFF 12000 6x6 Crash Tender |
|---|---|---|
| Chassis | Mercedes-Benz 2041, 4×4, 16-speed automatic gearbox, GVWR 20,000 kg | Fresia F800 6×6 special, twin engine 2 × 700 HP, all-wheel drive, all single tyres |
| PTO | Partly clutch-dependent, pump & roll capable | — |
| Water tank capacity | 4,500 litres (polypropylene; AISI 316L or GRP optional) | 12,000 litres (GRP, integral bodywork) |
| Foam tank capacity | 500 litres (integrated into water tank) | 1,450 litres (GRP, integral bodywork) |
| Water pump | Dual-stage: 3,000 lpm @ 10 bar / 400 lpm @ 40 bar, bronze body, auto-priming | — |
| Foam mixing system | Around-the-pump, 0–6% adjustable, pump-locker selection | Around-the-pump, electronically controlled, 0–6%, adjustable from cabin and side panel |
| 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 | — |
| Cabin | 4 doors, 6 seats extended double cabin, optional SCBA holders in backrests | 4 seats, 2 doors, air conditioning, ECE R29 certified |
| Light mast | Telescopic, 6 m max height, 2 × 100 W LED, 24 V chassis supply | — |
| Electrical architecture | CAN-BUS controlled | — |
| Camera system | Reverse camera; optional 360° Backeye bird's-eye view with recording | — |
| Gearbox | — | Automatic with power divider for pump & roll at any speed |
| Dry chemical powder | — | 250 kg (optional) |
| Water pump (Godiva) | — | 6,000 lpm @ 10 bar, light alloy |
| Roof turret (Akron ARFF) | — | 6,000 / 3,000 lpm selectable, air-aspirated foam, electric remote + manual roof override |
| Bumper monitor (Firefox 3463) | — | 950 lpm @ 7 bar |
| Acceleration 0–80 km/h | — | < 20 s |
| Maximum speed | — | > 115 km/h |
| Gradeability | — | 50 % |
| Side stability | — | 30 ° |
| Accessories | — | ICAO-compliant as standard or on request |
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