Oshkosh Striker

image:OshkoshStriker-crashtender.JPG|thumb|200px|Oshkosh Striker at Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
The Oshkosh Striker is a specialized aircraft rescue and firefighting (ARFF) vehicle built by Oshkosh Corporation at the Pierce Mfg. facilities in Appleton, Wisconsin. There are three models of the Striker: 1500, 3000, 4500. All models are available with a snozzle capable of piercing an aircraft fuselage to dispense fire retardant material within a cabin or cargo area.
On April 17, 2015 Oshkosh announced they will debut a new twin engine Striker 8 X 8 at Interschutz 2015

1500 (4x4)

The Striker 1500, Striker 4x4, is the 2 axle model. It features

Oshkosh unveiled a new modernized Striker at FDIC-Indianapolis, April 2010. It is lighter so it is faster and more maneuverable. The new Striker was designed with extensive feedback from firefighters and fire chiefs. It has a Deutz TCD 16.0L V8 Diesel engine with over of torque. This new edition has of glass in the front windscreen, and for the first time has crosslays. Engine maintenance is facilitated by a walk-in, step-up platform incorporated into the rear of the unit, making major systems easily serviced.

3000 (6x6)

The Striker 3000, a.k.a. Striker 6x6, is the 3 axle model. It features:

water tank
foam tank
of dry chemical
of Halotron 1

4500 (8x8)

The Striker 4500, a.k.a. Striker 8x8, is the 4 axle model. It features:

water tank
foam tank
of dry chemical
of Halotron 1