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OSHKOSH STRIKER AIRCRAFT RESCUE AND FIRE FIGHTING VEHICLE FEATURED AT 2015 INTERSEC TRADE FAIR

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Striker showcased at world’s leading safety and security industries trade fair in Dubai.

 
OSHKOSH, WIS. (January 31, 2015) – Oshkosh Airport Products, LLC, an Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE: OSK) company, is displaying the Oshkosh® Striker® aircraft rescue and fire fighting vehicle at Intersec 2015, held at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Center that runs January 18-20. The Oshkosh Striker 6 x 6, on display courtesy of Kuwait International Airport, is located in the Fire & Rescue Exhibition Hall 2, booth C-22.
 
“We’re excited and proud to showcase the Oshkosh Striker, front and center, at the world’s leading trade fair for safety and security industries,” said Jeff Resch, Oshkosh Airport Products vice president and general manager. “The Oshkosh Striker delivers innovative fire suppression technology, unmatched chassis performance, unsurpassed reliability, and is backed by a worldwide support team. The Striker provides state-of-the-art emergency response at leading airports around the globe.”
 
The Oshkosh Striker (available in 4 x 4, 6 x 6, and 8 x 8 axle configurations) offers many proprietary technologies, including Oshkosh TAK-4® all-wheel and fully independent suspension for a smooth ride and exceptional off-road capabilities. The cab features 25.6 cubic meters (84 square feet) of glass and a 238-degree horizontal viewing radius for unmatched outward visibility, while the purpose-built instrumentation and controls deliver superb ergonomics. The engine power pack components are readily accessed through walk-in doors on either side of the engine compartment for easier servicing.
 
The Oshkosh Striker 6 x 6 vehicle’s firefighting system includes an 11,356-liter (3,000-gallon) water tank, a 1590-liter (420-gallon) foam cell, and a 249-kilogram (550-pound) dry chemical system for multiple agent fire suppression capabilities. Also available is the Oshkosh-exclusive Snozzle® high reach extendable turret (HRET) that enables firefighters to discharge from 6.1 meters (20 feet) below grade to elevations as high as 19.8 meters (65 feet).
 

Oshkosh Striker at Intersec

 
Photo caption: This Oshkosh® Striker® aircraft rescue and fire fighting (ARFF) vehicle is showcased at Intersec 2015 at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Center. The vehicle is on display courtesy of Kuwait International 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.

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

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