CD MINIMUM PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENT (LADEN) FOR B-TYPE FIRE ENGINES.
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ATTAINABLE ROAD SPEED (on level ground): 96.61un/h (60mph). ACCELERATION: 0-64km/h in 30 seconds. RESTART GRADEABILITY: 25% (1-in-4). PARK BRAKE: Must hold on a 25% (1-in-4) gradient.
BRAKING DISTANCES: 15.2m (50k) from 48km/h (30mph); 42.7m (140ft) from 80km/h (50mph).
BRAKING SYSTEM: Separate air reservoirs For the split or dual-air circuit brakes with sufficient capacity for eight full-stroke pedal actuations before achieving JCDD braking requirements.
SERVICE BRAKE: Anti-fade characteristics must be such that following a series of timed 0.35g brake applications a 48km/h footbrake stop can be achieved within 18.9m (62ft).
POWER-TO-WEIGHT RATIO: Minimum of 12.1kW/tonne (16hp/ton).
WHEELBASE: Maximum of 4.12m (13.5k). TURNING CIRCLE (kerb-to-kerb): Maximum of 16.8m (55ft).
STEERING: Self-centring, not more than 7.5 turns from lock-to-lock. Power steering must be fitted if more than 27.2kgf (60Ibft) is needed to turn the wheel through 25.4mm (1in) of lock.
GROUND CLEARANCE: 305mm minimum. Approach/departure angle is 14/120 respectively, or 25/29° for 4W0.
STABILITY: Sideways tilt test limit (laden, minus crew): 350 from horizontal.