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VIM 24 / VIM 27 ARFF Crash Tender (4x4) vs VIM 90 ARFF Crash Tender (6x6, 9,000 L)
Spec comparison for two products on Aviation Souk. Both compete in Fire Safety & Rescue.
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.
Fire Safety & Rescue
VIM 90 ARFF Crash Tender (6x6, 9,000 L)
by Desautel Fire Trucks
High-capacity 6x6 ARFF crash tender on Mercedes chassis, carrying 9,000 litres of water and 1,100 litres of foam for full-scale suppression at major international airports.
| Cost of ownership | VIM 24 / VIM 27 ARFF Crash Tender (4x4) | VIM 90 ARFF Crash Tender (6x6, 9,000 L) |
|---|---|---|
| Price tier | — | — |
| Lead time (weeks) | ?–? | ?–? |
| Delivery | — | — |
| Install | — | — |
| GCC airports deployed | 0 | 0 |
| Certifications | 0 | 0 |
Specs
Technical specifications.
| Spec | VIM 24 / VIM 27 ARFF Crash Tender (4x4) | VIM 90 ARFF Crash Tender (6x6, 9,000 L) |
|---|---|---|
| Chassis | MAN 4x4 | Mercedes 6x6 |
| Engine power | 440 HP | 580 HP |
| Water tank (GRP) | 2,400–2,700 L | 9,000 L |
| Foam compound tank | 380 L | 1,100 L |
| DC powder capacity | 250 kg | 250 kg |
| Pump output | 2,800 lpm @ 13 bar | 5,400 lpm @ 13 bar |
| Roof monitor — dual flow | 2,500 / 1,250 lpm | — |
| Hose reel | 30 m DN33 semi-rigid | 30 m DN33 semi-rigid |
| Discharge outlets | DN45 + DN70 | DN45 + DN70 |
| Cab | 2-seat aluminium structure | 2-seat aluminium structure |
| Controls | CAN-Bus with in-cab screen | CAN-Bus with in-cab screen |
| Standard | ICAO Annex 14 ARFF requirements | ICAO Annex 14 ARFF requirements |
| Roof monitor | — | 2,000 lpm |
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