September-October_2021 - 30

COVER STORY
Oshkosh Striker
Volterra
Oshkosh Corp. is bringing a greener
alternative to the airfield with the recent
introduction of its Striker Volterra
hybrid electric ARFF vehicle.
The unit uses a parallel-electric
drivetrain with an electro-mechanical
infinitely variable transmission, which
allows zero-emissions operation when
powered by the integrated onboard
batteries. It can be coupled to the
internal combustion engine to provide
continuous and uninterrupted power
to the pumping system or drive system.
" We're at a point now that the value
of this technology and the cost of this
technology has now aligned with what
the customers expectations are to drive
greener initiatives at airports and their
ground support and AOA-type vehicles, "
said Jack Bermingham, business unit
director for Oshkosh Airport Products.
" The Striker Volterra has both the cost
parody and benefit that's applicable to
this type of niche equipment markets. "
The Striker Volterra features a
13-liter diesel engine with an onboard
battery to allow a variety of driving and
operational modes to either combine
or use the battery or engine exclusively
during operations. The unit can drive
in full EV mode while the diesel engine
still supports pumping operations.
" With the combination of the engine
and the battery, you're actually able to
get to the end of the runway quicker
than with a conventional diesel engine, "
Bermingham said.
The Striker
Volterra features
a 13-liter diesel
engine with an
onboard battery
to allow a variety
of driving and
operational
modes to either
combine or use
the battery
or engine
exclusively during
operations.
OSHKOSH AIRPORT PRODUCTS
The 6x6 chassis includes a
3,170-gallon water tank, 444-gallon
foam tank, 2,000 GPM water pump and
550-pound dry chemical powder system.
The Striker Volterra is compliant to
NFPA 414 and ICAO standards while
being certified to off-highway EPA and
EU regulations. It's available in both the
4x4 and 6x6 chassis platforms.
" The Striker Volterra meets and
exceeds all the requirements of the
conventional drivetrain, " Bermingham
said. " From a firefighting standpoint,
you don't have to change anything.
You don't have less agents or less
pumping capabilities or less acceleration
performance. You have all the same
things that airport firefighters around
the globe need to do their job. "
The batteries can be charged by
the diesel engine on the vehicle, a
regenerative braking system and it can
be plugged into a fire station charging
system. It can run on zero emissions
up to an hour, eliminating idle exhaust
while on standby.
The Striker Volterra operates the
same as a conventional ARFF unit.
The truck manages the energy sources,
so no additional training is needed for
operation.
" Because it can meet the same
requirements as a Striker, any airport
that requires this type of product for
their commercial or military aircraft
service would find it beneficial to them, "
he said. " Anyone who wants to support
and protect the traveling public and also
protect the environment as well. "
Vammas B750 Airport
Snow Blower
Fortbrand Services LLC offers a solution
for airports looking for a Class VI Snow
Blower that meets Buy American
provisions.
The Vammas B750 Airport Snow
Blower is a high-speed and highcapacity
airport snow blower designed
to remove piles and windrows of snow
from Aircraft Operating Areas including
runways, taxiways and ramps. The unit
can remove snow at a rate of 7,500 tons
per hour while operating at speeds
of up to 40 miles per hour, reducing
occupancy time on runway and airfield
surfaces by snow removal crews.
" Airports are very familiar with the
operations and servicing of this type of
equipment, " said Carlton Braley, senior
vice president of sales for Fortbrand
Services. " This vehicle was designed
for the simplicity for operators and
mechanics. Basic training is provided
during the delivery and commissioning
of each unit. "
The Vammas B750 horsepower
and torque comes by utilizing three
identical standard and conventional
engines instead of specialty engines that
are not readily available or are difficult
to service. This unit is manufactured in
the U.S., provides sufficient capabilities
to meet the Class VI specifications and
at a very reduced cost due to the threeengine
configuration.
" All airports that receive greater
than 6 inches of snow annually would
benefit from this equipment, " said
30 \ AIRPORTBUSINESS / SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2021
September-October_2021

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of September-October_2021
