Aircraft rescue fire fighting is one of the biggest and most complex challenges that fire brigades have to meet. As the helpers’ partner, IVECO MAGIRUS supplies a complete range of air crash tender and fire-fighting vehicles, turntable ladders and aerial rescue platforms. The systems provided by IVECO MAGIRUS not only guarantee effective assistance, but also make conditions safer, easier and more predictable in day-to-day operations.
Time and time again, innovations from IVECO MAGIRUS have set new standards for the entire industry. Special fire brigade chassis, revolutionary superstructure systems, innovative cab solutions, state-of-the-art pump technology and impressive all-wheel concepts: these are a few of the reasons why airport fire brigades all over the world also rely on IVECO MAGIRUS.
Airport fire-fighting vehicles
With the DRAGON 2 model series, IVECO MAGIRUS has introduced a new generation of airport fire-fighting vehicles. The series is innovative with all-new concepts specifically developed for the chassis, drive train, extinguishing technology, control system and design result. This attractive range of vehicles can do more than ever before.
Fire-fighting operations at airports
DRAGON 2 units address the constantly growing and often extreme demands associated with fire-fighting operations at airports.
IVECO MAGIRUS
In keeping with the IVECO MAGIRUS philosophy, this consistent solution has been developed in-house and is produced using a one-stop-shop approach. The modular system makes it possible to implement different configurations and drive variants including:
Chassis type: 4×4, 6×6 or 8×8
GVV from 24t to 48t
Power from 560HP up to 1,200HP
Cabin from 1+2 up to 1+5 seats
Drive: centre, left or right-hand
The extinguishing capabilities of DRAGON 2 units include:
Tank (water and foam): 4×4 up to 6,500l, 6×6 up to 14,000l and 8×8 up to 19,000l
Powder up to 500kg
Pump up to 10,000l at 10 bar and up to 400l at 40 bar
Roof monitor up to 7,000l/min
Bumper up to 2,500l/min
The driving performance of DRAGON 2 includes:
Acceleration (0-80km/hr) < 25s
Maximum speed > 135km/hr
Fire-fighting vehicles for smaller airport fire brigades
The IMPACT model series combines proven solutions with innovative technologies, multi-functional qualities with highly specialised capabilities, and compact dimensions with a broad operational spectrum.
The IMPACT is specially designed for fire brigades at smaller airports with limited budgets. This model series is based on the large-scale production truck components of the IVECO trakker and is adopted to meet the specific requirements of ARFF.
Superstructure, extinguishing technology and control system electronics
Superstructure technology, extinguishing technology and control system electronics are perfectly matched to the chassis and represent integral parts of a consistent overall vehicle concept as only IVECO MAGIRUS can supply.
The modular design makes it possible to create different vehicle configurations according to ICAO and NFPA standards, including:
Chassis type: 4×4 – 6×6
GVV from 18t to 29t
Power up to 560hp
Emission standard: Euro3 and Euro5
Cabin from 1+2 seats up to 1+6 seats
Drive: left or right hand
The extinguishing capabilities of the IMPACT model series include:
Tank (water and foam): 4×4 up to 6,800l and 6×6 up to 12,000l
Powder up to 500kg
Pump up to 6,000l at 10 bar and up to 400l at 40 bar
Airport fire-fighting is one of the biggest and most complex challenges that fire brigades have to meet. As the helpers' partner, IVECO MAGIRUS has been supplying fire-fighting vehicles and equipment for many decades now - systems that not only guarantee effective assistance, but also make conditions safer, easier and more predictable in day-to-day operations.
At the largest worldwide trade fair for rescue, fire and civil protection services, INTERSCHUTZ 2010, Iveco Magirus presented a new range of aircraft rescue and fire-fighting vehicles for airport applications (ARFF Vehicles).
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