French airport operator, Groupe ADP, has secured a contract to purchase four Oshkosh Striker Volterra electric Airfield Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) vehicles for dedicated business aviation hub, Paris-Le Bourget.
The environmentally-advanced fire apparatus will make up an entire fleet replacement for the French hub, which is located just 8km northeast of Paris. The vehicles were selected as they offer a proven performance with exceptional acceleration, a custom chassis and suspension and a fully electric range that enables them to perform all the daily tasks required at the airport.
The four Striker Volterra electric ARFF vehicles will feature other advanced technologies and design elements. With an industry-leading modular cab design and TAK-4 all-wheel independent suspension, tehse vehicles are built to deliver outstanding performance in emergency response situations. Each vehicle will be equipped with a 10,500 litre water tank, an 800-litre foam tank and a 7,570 lmp water pump. They will also feature a 250kg dry chemical powder system as well as the Oshkosh Eco EFP foam system, which requires zero foam on the ground for testing foam percentage.
“By investing in the cutting-edge Oshkosh Striker Volterra electric ARFF vehicles, Paris-Le Bourget Airport is setting a new standard for low-carbon operations,” said Sebastien Couturier, Paris-Le Bourge Managing Director. “This initiative demonstrates our unwavering commitment to crew safety and environmental responsibility as we lead the way in the electrification of airport vehicles in Europe. ”
He was joined by Oshkosh Executive Vice President, Jim Johnson who said the two companies had worked closely together in the purchasing decision: “We are proud to offer a solution that exceeds international standards for performance and safety and supports the evolution of green aviation. We look forward to building a long-lasting relationship with Groupe ADP and customers worldwide as we collectively navigate the path towards more sustainable and innovative ARFF vehicle solutions.”
