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GPCU Combo Unit — Ground Power + Cooling (e.g. 15 TR GPCU), made by MAK Controls & Systems vs Watex Airfield / Runway Marking Removal Vehicle (UHP, supplied by Watex)
Spec comparison for two products on Aviation Souk. Both compete in Ground Support Equipment (GSE).
Ground Support Equipment (GSE)
GPCU Combo Unit — Ground Power + Cooling (e.g. 15 TR GPCU), made by MAK Controls & Systems
by MAK Controls & Systems
Single-unit combination of 15 TR ground cooling and 28.5V DC ground power, eliminating a second vehicle from the ramp for regional and Code C aircraft.
Ground Support Equipment (GSE)
Watex Airfield / Runway Marking Removal Vehicle (UHP, supplied by Watex)
by Watex (Nanjing Watex Tech Co., Ltd.)
UHP truck-mounted water-blasting system purpose-configured for chemical-free removal of airfield runway and taxiway paint markings.
| Cost of ownership | GPCU Combo Unit — Ground Power + Cooling (e.g. 15 TR GPCU), made by MAK Controls & Systems | Watex Airfield / Runway Marking Removal Vehicle (UHP, supplied by Watex) |
|---|---|---|
| Price tier | — | — |
| Lead time (weeks) | ?–? | ?–? |
| Delivery | — | — |
| Install | — | — |
| GCC airports deployed | 0 | 0 |
| Certifications | 0 | 0 |
Specs
Technical specifications.
| Spec | GPCU Combo Unit — Ground Power + Cooling (e.g. 15 TR GPCU), made by MAK Controls & Systems | Watex Airfield / Runway Marking Removal Vehicle (UHP, supplied by Watex) |
|---|---|---|
| Cooling capacity | 15 TR | — |
| DC power output | 28.5 V DC | — |
| Target aircraft class | Code C (e.g. B737, A320 family) | — |
| Engine options | Deutz / Cummins diesel, EPA/Euro Tier 4 Final; electric-driven available | — |
| Standards compliance | MIL, AHM, ARP | — |
| Operational record | 100,000+ incident-free hours across civil and defence operators | — |
| Control interface | MAK GSEM V8-C touchscreen with RDMS telematics | — |
| Operating pressure (standard markings) | — | 1,500–2,000 bar |
| Maximum pressure (heavy/multi-layer) | — | Up to 3,000 bar |
| Nozzle count per panel | — | 24–42 orifices |
| Water consumption | — | ~22 L/min |
| Vehicle gross weight | — | ~26 tonnes |
| Water tank capacity | — | ~950 litres (250 US gal) |
| Tank material | — | 304 stainless steel, 4 mm |
| Filtration | — | Three-stage, 200 gpm, 1 µm final |
| Diesel engine | — | Cummins or Weichai |
| Control system IP rating | — | IP 65 |
| Chemical use | — | None — pure water only |
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