Fire Engines Photos

Can you tell us any more about this capable-looking rig ?

Regards, from Canada,
Pat_R-B

Added by Pat Rivers-Bowerman on 03 November 2008.

to Pat_R-B......here you go...it is an MFV from RAF Linton-on-Ouse and is based there along with 2 Alvis Unipower RIVs. Operated by RAF Firefighters of the MoD Fire and Rescue Service

Chassis Unipower 6x6
Engine Detroit diesel 8V92TA 2 stroke turbo 585bhp
gearbox twin disc TD61-1172 automatic
Performance 67 mph(107kph) 0-50 mph(80 kph) in 27 seconds
Water tank 1500 gallons (6825 litres)
Foam tank 180 gallons(820 Litres)
Pump Godiva output 5300 Litres per min
Roof Monitor 3000 Litres per minute at 14 Bar
Bumper Monitor 1000 Litres per minute at 14 bar
Sidelines 1100 Litres per minute
2 x 50kg Monnex dry powder cylinders
High pressure hosereel
Length 10.5m
Width 2.8m
Height 3.28m
Turning Circle 21m
Weight 26,460kg


Added by Joel Whitaker on 19 April 2010.

Joel; Thanks - love all the particulars....

Regards,
Pat_R-B

Added by Pat Rivers-Bowerman on 19 April 2010.

no prob pat....hope it helps

Added by Joel Whitaker on 21 April 2010.

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