Oshkosh Airport Products, a division of Pierce Manufacturing Inc. and an Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE:OSK) business, announced today Guadalajara International Airport (GDL) has placed an order for an Oshkosh Striker® 6×6 Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) vehicle. The vehicle will join the airport’s fully Oshkosh-equipped ARFF fleet and continue a trusted partnership which began more than two decades ago.
Guadalajara International Airport first acquired an Oshkosh ARFF in 2002 and today operates a robust fleet which includes a Striker 6×6 with a Snozzle® High Reach Extendable Turret (HRET), a Striker 4×4, a Striker 4×4 with a Snozzle HRET, and a Striker 6×6. The airport selected Oshkosh Airport Products again based on proven product reliability, advanced technology, and the strong local support provided by Oshkosh Airport Product’s dealer, ATEPSA (Autobuses Especializados S.A. de C.V.).
Robert Colon, Associate Manager International Sales at Oshkosh Airport Products, said:Operational safety and uninterrupted service are essential for an airport connecting millions of passengers across Mexico and beyond.
The new Striker 6x6 ensures Guadalajara is prepared to respond to complex emergencies across its airport grounds and surrounding terrain. We are proud to continue supporting this airport with vehicles embodying reliability, performance, and innovation.
Features of the Striker® 6×6 ARFF vehicle include:
- Scania DC16, 670 HP engine for power and reliability
- Hydraulic 10kW electric generator for powering mission-critical systems independent of external sources
- Oshkosh® Eco-EFP™ foam system for precise, environmentally responsible foam measurement and delivery
- Two preconnected handlines, regulated for versatile firefighting operations
- Low attack bumper turret (1,250 GPM) with Hydrochem Nozzle and roof turret (1,250 GPM) for high-performance firefighting
- Dual agent hose reel and air hose reel mounted inside compartment
- Electric cord reel for extended operational capabilities
Delivery of the Striker 6×6 is scheduled for December 2025, with on-site commissioning and operator training led by Oshkosh Airport Products’ International Field Service Representatives.
Eduardo Palacio Hasson, General Manager/President of ATEPSA, said:ATEPSA has proudly represented Oshkosh in Mexico for over two decades, and we are thrilled to support Guadalajara International Airport with this new Striker ARFF.
Our close proximity to the airport and expanded service facilities in Guadalajara ensure we can deliver the immediate support and spare parts necessary to keep these vehicles mission ready.
For more information about Oshkosh Airport Products and the new Striker 6×6 ARFF vehicle at Guadalajara International Airport, visit www.oshkoshairport.com
This article was originally published by Oshkosh.
