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AIS 4500/500 Foam Tender (Mercedes-Benz) 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 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
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 4500/500 Foam Tender (Mercedes-Benz) | 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 4500/500 Foam Tender (Mercedes-Benz) | VIM 24 / VIM 27 ARFF Crash Tender (4x4) |
|---|---|---|
| Chassis | Mercedes-Benz 2041, 4×4, 16-speed automatic gearbox, GVWR 20,000 kg | MAN 4x4 |
| PTO | Partly clutch-dependent, pump & roll capable | — |
| Water tank capacity | 4,500 litres (polypropylene; AISI 316L or GRP optional) | — |
| Foam tank capacity | 500 litres (integrated into water tank) | — |
| 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 | — |
| 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 | — |
| 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 | — |
| 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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