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RSC 250 Compact Runway Sweeper 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)
RSC 250 Compact Runway Sweeper
by Øveraasen AS
A compact, Mercedes-Benz based runway sweeper built for high-speed clearance in tight apron geometries and narrow taxiways.
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 | RSC 250 Compact Runway Sweeper | 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 | RSC 250 Compact Runway Sweeper | Watex Airfield / Runway Marking Removal Vehicle (UHP, supplied by Watex) |
|---|---|---|
| Clearing width | 4,000 mm | — |
| Clearing capacity | 260,000 m²/h | — |
| Max working speed | 65 km/h | — |
| Air blower capacity | 40,000 m³/h | — |
| Blowing speed | 150 m/s | — |
| Brush diameter | 920 mm | — |
| Brush speed | 0–900 rpm | — |
| Dedicated blower engine | MTU 6R1000 EU Stage V / EPA Tier 4f | — |
| Blower engine power | 260 kW / 350 HP | — |
| Chassis | Mercedes-Benz Arocs 2036, 265 kW / 360 HP | — |
| Fuel tank | 750 litres | — |
| Overall length | 9,800 mm | — |
| Height | 3,800 mm | — |
| Transport width | 2,600 mm | — |
| Optional chemical sprayer | 3,500-litre Dammann tank | — |
| 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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