Supplier
SIDES SAS
SIDES VMA 6×6
Classic French CAT-8/9 ARFF workhorse.
The VMA (Véhicule Mousse Aéroport) 6×6 is SIDES's long-standing CAT-8/9 ARFF on MAN or Scania chassis. It carries 9,000 L water, 1,200 L foam and 250 kg dry chem, with a Ruberg pump at 4,500 L/min and roof monitor at 3,800 L/min. More than 300 units delivered globally since 1990; Middle East fleets at Lebanon and several defence airfields.
SIDES VMA 6×6
fire · safety · rescue
AVS·CAT
Product at a glance
- Category
- fire safety rescue
- Launched
- 2005
- Price tier
- enterprise
- GCC sites
- 0
- Status
- ● Current model
Technical specifications
Key specs
| Water tank | 9,000 L |
| Foam concentrate tank | 1,200 L |
| Pump | Ruberg 4,500 L/min |
| Roof turret | 3,800 L/min |
| Engine | MAN D2676 500 hp |
| GVW | 32,000 kg |
| ICAO category | CAT-8 / CAT-9 |
Compatibility
Works with
- F3 fluorine-free foam
- Refurbishment programmes for fleets 10+ years old
Certifications
Approvals
NFPA 414
ICAO Annex 14
EN 1846
Best for
Typical use cases
Use case 1
Regional CAT-8 coverage at a smaller GCC field.
Use case 2
Secondary tender at a CAT-10 primary station.
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