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Oshkosh Striker 4 X 4 Destined For Los Cabos, Mexico

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OSHKOSH, WIS. (September 17, 2013) – Oshkosh Airport Products Group, a division of Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE: OSK), announced that Grupo Aeroportuario Del Pacífico, S.A.B. de C.V (GAP), a leading airport operator in Mexico, purchased a new generation Oshkosh® Striker® 4 x 4 aircraft rescue and fire fighting (ARFF) vehicle. The new Striker will be placed into service at Los Cabos Airport on the Baja Peninsula in Mexico.
 
“We are proud to have Oshkosh ARFF vehicles on frontline duty throughout Mexico at airports operated by GAP; it is a testament to our vehicles’ performance and reliability, as well as the service and support provided by Oshkosh dealer Atepsa,” said Jeff Resch, Oshkosh Airport Products Group vice president and general manager. “This new purchase for Los Cabos Airport, on the southern tip of the Baja Peninsula, is especially noteworthy as it represents the first
new generation Striker sold in the country.”
 
The new generation Oshkosh Striker features advanced safety systems, and delivers innovative fire suppression technology, unmatched chassis performance, and unsurpassed reliability and durability. The 4 x 4 axle configuration, with Oshkosh TAK-4® all wheel independent suspension offers a smooth ride and excellent off-road capabilities. The 697 hp, Tier 3 Deutz engine is mated to a seven-speed electronic automatic transmission for smooth power delivery enabling acceleration from 0-80 kph (50 mph) in less than 25 seconds. The engine power pack components are readily accessed through walk-in doors on either side of the engine compartment for easier servicing.
 
Grupo Aeroportuario Del Pacífico, S.A.B. de C.V or "GAP" operates 12 airports in the Pacific region of Mexico. GAP provides services that contribute to the development of domestic, regional and international air transportation, while positioning its member airports as the most advanced of their kind through competitive management and operations, and continuously adapting to market demand. Los Cabos (The Capes) is one of Mexico’s most beautiful and exclusive destinations.
 
Oshkosh Dealer Atepsa, S.A. of Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico provides local service and support.
 

Photo caption: Oshkosh Airport Products Group announced that Grupo Aeroportuario Del Pacífico, S.A.B. de C.V (GAP), a leading airport operator in Mexico, has purchased a new generation Oshkosh® Striker® 4 x 4 aircraft rescue and fire fighting (ARFF) vehicle for Los Cabos Airport.
 
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Topics: ARFF

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.

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