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ARFF 12000 6x6 Crash Tender vs Custom-Build ARFF Tender (GRP tank, airport-livery, by spec)
Spec comparison for two products on Aviation Souk. Both compete in Fire Safety & Rescue.
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.
Fire Safety & Rescue
Custom-Build ARFF Tender (GRP tank, airport-livery, by spec)
by Desautel Fire Trucks
Bespoke ARFF crash tender engineered to client specification — custom GRP tank volumes, airport-specific livery, and chassis selection, built in France by a group producing over 500 fire vehicles per year.
| Cost of ownership | ARFF 12000 6x6 Crash Tender | Custom-Build ARFF Tender (GRP tank, airport-livery, by spec) |
|---|---|---|
| Price tier | — | — |
| Lead time (weeks) | ?–? | ?–? |
| Delivery | — | — |
| Install | — | — |
| GCC airports deployed | 0 | 0 |
| Certifications | 0 | 0 |
Specs
Technical specifications.
| Spec | ARFF 12000 6x6 Crash Tender | Custom-Build ARFF Tender (GRP tank, airport-livery, by spec) |
|---|---|---|
| Chassis | Fresia F800 6×6 special, twin engine 2 × 700 HP, all-wheel drive, all single tyres | — |
| Gearbox | Automatic with power divider for pump & roll at any speed | — |
| Water tank capacity | 12,000 litres (GRP, integral bodywork) | — |
| Foam tank capacity | 1,450 litres (GRP, integral bodywork) | — |
| 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 | — |
| Foam mixing system | Around-the-pump, electronically controlled, 0–6%, adjustable from cabin and side panel | — |
| Acceleration 0–80 km/h | < 20 s | — |
| Maximum speed | > 115 km/h | — |
| Gradeability | 50 % | — |
| Side stability | 30 ° | — |
| Cabin | 4 seats, 2 doors, air conditioning, ECE R29 certified | — |
| Accessories | ICAO-compliant as standard or on request | — |
| Tank material | — | GRP (glass-reinforced plastic), customer-specified volume |
| Chassis options | — | MAN or Mercedes (4x4 or 6x6 per spec) |
| Livery | — | Full airport-authority colour scheme, logo, retroreflective marking |
| Suppression agents | — | Water, foam concentrate, DC powder (all configurable) |
| Pump architecture | — | Centrifugal, auxiliary-engine driven (output matched to spec) |
| Controls | — | CAN-Bus cab integration, in-cab screen |
| Production base | — | France (Desautel Group, >500 fire vehicles/year) |
| Export markets | — | 60+ countries |
| Standard | — | ICAO Annex 14 ARFF compliance (category per client spec) |
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