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New Oshkosh Airport Products Striker Vehicles Delivered to Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority

Posted by Oshkosh Airport Products on Jun 26, 2025 8:30:00 AM

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Three Oshkosh Airport Products Striker® ARFF vehicles will elevate fire response capabilities across Dulles International and Reagan National airports.

APPLETON, WIS. (June 26, 2025) – Oshkosh Airport Products, an Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE: OSK) business, is proud to announce the delivery of three advanced Striker® Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) vehicles to the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority (MWAA), serving both Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA). These new vehicles will enhance the Authority’s emergency preparedness and firefighting capabilities across its network of high-traffic airfields.

Metropolitan Washington Airports _InsetThe delivery includes three Striker 6x6 vehicles, one of which is outfitted with a Snozzle® High Reach Extendable Turret (HRET). All three units are configured with advanced fire suppression and safety systems to meet the demands of a fast-paced, safety-critical aviation environment.

“We are honored to support the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority with the delivery of these advanced Striker vehicles,” said Jack Bermingham, business unit director at Oshkosh Airport Products. “Our team is proud to provide proven, high-performance ARFF solutions that meet the demands of some of the busiest airports in the country. This delivery reflects our continued commitment to delivering innovative, mission-ready vehicles that enhance safety and preparedness for every emergency scenario.”

The Striker 6x6 vehicles feature:

  • 3,000-gallon water capacity
  • 440-gallon foam capacity
  • 550 pounds of dry chemical capacity
  • Scania DC16/V8, 670 HP Tier 4 Final engine
  • TAK-4® Independent Suspension
  • Exterior water/foam level lights
  • Rear and top-mounted ladders
  • Top-mounted light tower
  • 360-degree camera system
  • In-cab EMS storage cabinet
  • Low attack bumper turret 
  • Snozzle HRET turret (one unit)
The Striker ARFF vehicles will be fully integrated into MWAA’s emergency protocols with support from Oshkosh Airport Products’ technical and training teams, ensuring a seamless transition and maximum readiness.

“These three new vehicles are a welcome addition to the Airports Authority’s fleet,” said Assistant Chief Russell Carpenter with the Airports Authority Fire & Rescue Department. “They are an investment in the safety of passengers traveling through our airports, as well as the employees who utilize them every day. We look forward to putting the new vehicles into service after training is complete.”

The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority operates two of the busiest airports in the Mid-Atlantic region: Washington Dulles International Airport and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. Combined, the airports served over 53 million passengers in 2024. The delivery of the new Striker ARFF vehicles reflects the Authority’s continued investment in safety, operational readiness, and long-term infrastructure planning. The production and delivery process was managed in close coordination with the engineering and technical teams at Oshkosh Airport Products and the Airports Authority’s public safety and procurement departments.

For more information about Oshkosh Airport Products and the new Striker ARFF vehicles at MWAA, visit www.oshkoshairport.com.

Topics: Striker, ARFF Sales

About Oshkosh Airport Products

Oshkosh Airport Products, a division of Pierce Manufacturing Inc., a subsidiary of Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE:OSK), is a designer and builder of industry-leading airport firefighting vehicles. Its flagship Striker® Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) vehicles are known for their durability and world-class performance and sold throughout the world. For more information, visit www.oshkoshairport.com.

About Oshkosh Corporation

At Oshkosh (NYSE: OSK), we make innovative, mission-critical equipment to help everyday heroes advance communities around the world. Headquartered in Wisconsin, Oshkosh Corporation employs over 18,000 team members worldwide, all united behind a common purpose: to make a difference in people’s lives. Oshkosh products can be found in more than 150 countries under the brands of JLG®, Pierce®, MAXIMETAL, Oshkosh® S-Series™, Oshkosh® Defense, McNeilus®, IMT®, Jerr-Dan®, Frontline™ Communications, Oshkosh® Airport Products, Oshkosh AeroTech™ and Pratt Miller. For more information, visit oshkoshcorp.com.

®, ™ All brand names referred to in this news release are trademarks of Oshkosh Corporation or its subsidiary companies.

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