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AIS 4500/500 Foam Tender (Mercedes-Benz) vs SUOLONG-AFFF3% ICAO
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
SUOLONG-AFFF3% ICAO
by suolong
AFFF aviation-fuel firefighting foam concentrate (ARFF), ICAO Level B
| Cost of ownership | AIS 4500/500 Foam Tender (Mercedes-Benz) | SUOLONG-AFFF3% ICAO |
|---|---|---|
| Price tier | — | — |
| Lead time (weeks) | ?–? | ?–? |
| Delivery | — | — |
| Install | — | — |
| GCC airports deployed | 0 | 0 |
| Certifications | 0 | 1 |
Specs
Technical specifications.
| Spec | AIS 4500/500 Foam Tender (Mercedes-Benz) | SUOLONG-AFFF3% ICAO |
|---|---|---|
| Chassis | Mercedes-Benz 2041, 4×4, 16-speed automatic gearbox, GVWR 20,000 kg | — |
| 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 | — |
| Foam type | — | AFFF (aqueous film forming foam) |
| Mixture ratio | — | 3% |
| Density (25°C) | — | 1.00 g/cm³ |
| Viscosity (20°C) | — | 2 mm²/s |
| Viscosity (0°C) | — | 5 mm²/s |
| Appearance | — | Pale yellow liquid |
| pH (20°C) | — | 7.5 |
| Precipitate | — | ≤0.2 % V/V |
| Spreading coefficient | — | Positive mN/m |
| Freezing point | — | ≤ −15 °C |
| Foam expansion ratio | — | ≥ 7.5 |
| 25% drainage time | — | ≥ 4 min |
| Storage temperature | — | −10 to +60 °C |
| Shelf life | — | Up to 15 years (unopened) |
| Water compatibility | — | Soft, hard, fresh, brackish and sea water |
| Agent compatibility | — | All dry powders and known finished foams |
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