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Sentinel 8x8 vs SUOLONG-AFFF3% ICAO
Spec comparison for two products on Aviation Souk. Both compete in Fire Safety & Rescue.
Fire Safety & Rescue
Sentinel 8x8
by SIDES SAS
Category 9–10 ARFF major appliance with 17,000 L water capacity, twin-engine 8x8 TITAN chassis, and 7,200 L/min pump output for the largest commercial aircraft in service.
Fire Safety & Rescue
SUOLONG-AFFF3% ICAO
by suolong
AFFF aviation-fuel firefighting foam concentrate (ARFF), ICAO Level B
| Cost of ownership | Sentinel 8x8 | SUOLONG-AFFF3% ICAO |
|---|---|---|
| Price tier | — | — |
| Lead time (weeks) | ?–? | ?–? |
| Delivery | — | — |
| Install | — | — |
| GCC airports deployed | 0 | 0 |
| Certifications | 0 | 1 |
Specs
Technical specifications.
| Spec | Sentinel 8x8 | SUOLONG-AFFF3% ICAO |
|---|---|---|
| Water tank | Up to 17,000 L | — |
| Powder unit | Up to 500 kg | — |
| Propellant | N2 or CO2 | — |
| Pump (SB 10.6000) output | Up to 7,200 at 12 bar L/min | — |
| Roof monitor (SM 60) output | Up to 7,000 L/min | — |
| Monitor throw range | 100 m | — |
| Max speed | 115 km/h | — |
| Acceleration | NFPA compliant (<25 s) | — |
| Operating weight | 52 tonnes | — |
| Length | 13.4 m | — |
| Height × width | 3.7 × 3.0 m | — |
| Crew capacity | Up to 5 seats | — |
| Chassis | TITAN T52-1300 8x8, twin Mercedes engines | — |
| Emissions | Euro 3 or Euro 5 | — |
| Foam type | — | AFFF (aqueous film forming foam) |
| Mixture ratio | — | 3% |
| Density (25°C) | — | 1.00 g/cm³ |
| Viscosity (20°C) | — | 2 mm²/s |
| Viscosity (0°C) | — | 5 mm²/s |
| Appearance | — | Pale yellow liquid |
| pH (20°C) | — | 7.5 |
| Precipitate | — | ≤0.2 % V/V |
| Spreading coefficient | — | Positive mN/m |
| Freezing point | — | ≤ −15 °C |
| Foam expansion ratio | — | ≥ 7.5 |
| 25% drainage time | — | ≥ 4 min |
| Storage temperature | — | −10 to +60 °C |
| Shelf life | — | Up to 15 years (unopened) |
| Water compatibility | — | Soft, hard, fresh, brackish and sea water |
| Agent compatibility | — | All dry powders and known finished foams |
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