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ARFF 12000 6x6 Crash Tender 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
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
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 | ARFF 12000 6x6 Crash Tender | 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 | ARFF 12000 6x6 Crash Tender | VIM 24 / VIM 27 ARFF Crash Tender (4x4) |
|---|---|---|
| Chassis | Fresia F800 6×6 special, twin engine 2 × 700 HP, all-wheel drive, all single tyres | MAN 4x4 |
| 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 | — |
| 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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