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Alvis Unipower
Fire Engines for sale | Suppliers of good quality used fire engines, platforms, airport crash appliances, emergency water tankers and specialist vehicles and associated fire fighting equipment
Alvis Unipower
We have another Alvis Unipower available now, the photos below are of a previously sold vehicle but is exactly the same, we will update the site shortly with new photos as they become available.
This is a stunning example of a Alvis Unipower, 4×4, Rapid Intervention Vehicle (RIV) Aircraft Crash Rescue and Fire Fighting which was originally designed to meet the aircraft fire fighting duties within the British Armed Forces.
The vehicle is designed to be air transportable, within the capabilities of the Lockheed Hercules C-130 aircraft in RAF service
This machine comes fully inspected and ready to work
SPECIFICATION
Build Year 2000
ENGINE:
Detroit Diesel, 6V92-TA 475 water-cooled, 2 stroke direct injection, ‘clean burn’ turbocharger 475bhp at 2300rpm (full operational use) 350bhp at 2100rpm (non-emergency use)
CAPACITIES:
Fuel – 150 litres (Diesel)
Water – 2275 litres
Foam tank – 275
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS:
Chassis electrics – 4 x 12V DC lead acid type batteries. Series parallel to give 24V DC.
Mains electrical system – 240V AC external supply via input plug. Battery charger, air compressor and engine coolant heater. Winterisation kit comprising of heater units and tapes. Air conditioning unit for tropical are role.
DIMENSIONS:
Overall length (including monitor) – 8000mm
Overall width – 3000mm (mirrors extended)
Overall height (top of monitor – unladen) – 3280mm
Maximum laden weight – 15100kg
Air transport weight – 11050kg
Wheelbase – 4250mm
Turning circle – 18m kerb to kerb
Underbody clearance – 460mm
Wading depth – 510mm
PERFORMANCE:
Acceleration – 0-80kph within 23 seconds
Maximum speed – 120kph
Cruise speed – 95kph
Fuel consumption – 1.8 km per litre
Operational range – 280km+
Tilt angle – 37 degrees
ROOF MONITOR:
Output – 1000/lpm
Operating pressure – 14bar
Rotation – 230 degrees (115 each side of vehicle)
Vertical movement – -10 to +45
Straight stream – Minimum 40m at 14bar
Diffused spray – Upto 18m x 10.5m wide
Expansion ratio – 8:1
BUMPER TURRET:
Output – 500/lpm
Operating pressure – 14bar
Rotation – 180 degrees (90 each side of vehicle)
Vertical movement – -20 to +45
Straight stream – Minimum 35m at 14bar
Diffused spray – Upto 22m x 15m wide
Expansion ratio – 3:1
FRONT SIDELINES:
Output – Maximum output 450/lpm
Operating pressure – Restricted to 7bars
Expansion ratio – 6%
HOSE REEL:
Output – 130/lpm
Operating pressure – 40bar
The above specification relates to the vehicle at the time the vehicle was built
All prices quoted are GBP U.K. Pounds Sterling Ex. Works excluding VAT where applicable and shipping / associated costs. Vehicles advertised are subject to remaining unsold. All prices quoted are based on "per individual unit"purchased, any reductions on advertised price for multiple item orders is subject to negotiation and is conducted at the time of inspection or provision of LOI. For complete Terms & Conditions See link at bottom of page. Photo's shown may represent a vehicle type rather than an actual vehicle, vehicles are available serviced and painted to customers preference.
Important! - An export licence may be required for items sold to customers outside of the U.K.
