An airport in Paris has once again ordered a ARFF from Oshkosh Airport Products.
Paris-Le Bourget Airport has placed an order for a fourth Oshkosh Striker Volterra.
Strenghtening firefighting fleet
The purchase of the 6×6 electric ARFF follows the initial purchase, pursuant to a public procurement procedure, of three other Strikers which were delivered at the end of last year.
The airport north of the French capital is Europe’s largest executive and business airport.
Its location and operational profile require ARFF vehicles capable of supporting a wide range of response scenarios across dense urban surroundings.
The Striker Volterra fleet features a patented Oshkosh electric powertrain paired with an electro-mechanical infinitely variable transmission.
Sustainable ARFF operations
This configuration enables zero emissions operation during station entry, standby and low-speed movement.
Marcus Laan, Manager of Business Development at Oshkosh Airport Products, said: “These vehicles support operational needs across the airfield while aligning with modern sustainability goals.
“We look forward to continuing this collaboration as the airport strengthens its emergency response resources.”
The vehicles are equipped with bus-style stack doors for improved compartment access, a camera-based mirror system for enhanced visibility and an extensive lighting package for optimized scene illumination.
Three of the vehicles also feature a roof turret, while the fourth features a Snozzle High Reach Extendable Turret (HRET).
Historic European Airport
All four vehicles were configured to match one another, simplifying operator training and long-term fleet management.
Paris-Le Bourget Airport is famous for being the landing site for Charles Lindbergh’s historic solo transatlantic crossing in 1927 in the Spirit of St. Louis.
As well as supporting business flights, it also hosts air shows including the Paris Air Show.
