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SCHIPHOL Airport, Amsterdam, which has one of the most modern emergency services in the world, has just commissioned seven Chubb Fire Patroller airfield crash vehicles. 1 Based on Reynolds oughton chassis, they are d6 signed to carry, over difficult cross-country terrain, 6800 litre (1500 gal) of water, 900 litres (200 gal) of liquid foam, pumping and ancillary equipment, together with a crew of three.
Powered by a 320kW (430bhp) GM Detroit Diesel engine, the Patroller has a top-speed capability in excess of 100km/h (62mph) with an aCceleration of 0-80km/h (050mph) under 35 seconds.
Chubb's self-aspirating foam monitor has a flow rate of 28,650 litres/min (6300gal/ Min) and a range of 60m (200ft). Discharge can be made either on the move or while the vehicle is stationary.
Two hand lines, front bumper and under-chassis nozzles are also included.