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The Amertek 2500L RIV-C1 was an aircraft crash rescue fire-fighting vehicle built by Amertek Incorporated of Woodstock, Ontario, Canada. The truck was adapted from the Amertek 2500L for use by Canadian airport fire departments.

68 Amertek 2500L RIV-C1 4x4 airport crash trucks were delivered to Transport Canada for use in airports across Canada in 1987 and 1988. Along with slight differences in the cab and body, the top-mount walk-through pump panel was removed and a side-mounted pump panel used. They were equipped with 600 USGPM pumps, 660 US gallon water tanks and a 90 US gallon foam tank, along with 500lbs. of dry chemical (500/550/75 Imperial gallons). An additional unit with the same specifications was built for Bell Textron Helicopters Canada in Quebec.

Specifications[]

  • GVWR: 15000kg
  • Dry Weight: 10,915kg
  • Wet Weight: 14,486kg
  • Length: 7722mm
  • Width: 2794mm
  • Height: 3073mm
  • Wheelbase: 4064mm
  • Engine: Detroit Diesel 6V92TA
  • Transmission: Allison HT750DR 480HP
  • Traction: Eaton 4x4 AWD no transfer case
  • Front Axle: Eaton EDS-18 3.7:1
  • Rear Axle: Eaton 2242 3.7:1
  • Brakes:
Service - full air, dual circuit drums
Parking - spring loaded piggy back
  • Tires: Goodyear AT2 22/65R25
  • Water Tank:2500 liters 304 stainless steel
  • Foam Tank: 350 liters 304 stainless steel
  • Pump: Godiva UFP/x 656
    • 2280 LPM @ 1517 kPa
  • Foam System: Manual or Electronic
    • metering discharge @ 0, 2, 6, and 10 percent
  • Dry Chemical System: 225 kg
  • Control Panel: side-mount
  • Roof Turret:
    • Non-aspirated or Aspirated
    • Power assist or manual control
    • Discharge rate 6.8 kg per sec.
  • Hose Reel: electric rewind, 36 meter twinned hose
  • Vehicle Performance:
0-80 kmh in 19.9 secs
top speed: 118 kmh
maximum grade: 50%+
side slope: <30%
approach angle: 30°
departure angle: 30°
turning radius: 23.88m
  • Crew:
3 in cab
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