Oshkosh Airport Products, LLC has secured an extendable contract award with the New
Zealand Ministry of Defence, with phase one of the contract to include the production of two
Striker ® 4×4 ARFF vehicles.
OSHKOSH, WIS. (March 29, 2021) – Oshkosh Airport Products, LLC, an Oshkosh Corporation
(NYSE: OSK) Company, announced today that the company has secured an extendable
contract award with the New Zealand Ministry of Defence. Phase one of the contract will include
the production of two Oshkosh® Striker 4×4 ARFF vehicles, with aftermarket service provided by
Australia/NewZealand-based Oshkosh Corporation subsidiary, JLG Industries, Inc.
Features of the New Zealand Ministry of Defence new Striker 4×4 ARFF vehicles include:
• Oshkosh Command ZoneÔ software with diagnostic support
• Deutz TCD2015 16.0L V8 520kW (697HP) engine
• Allison EVS-4800 Series Fully Automatic Transmission
• Waterous CRQB single stage centrifugal water pump
• Water capacity – 1,600 gallons (6,100 liters)
• Foam capacity – 225 gallons (840 liters)
• Dry chemical capacity – 550 Ibs (250 kg)
• Acceleration of 0-50 mph (0-80 km/h) in under 25 seconds
• Oshkosh TAK-4Ò all-wheel independent suspension
• Eco EFPÔ input-based foam testing system
The New Zealand Ministry of Defence is a civilian agency that provides advice to the
government on defence matters, contributing to the nation’s safety and security. The Ministry is
also responsible for the purchase of major military/defence equipment for New Zealand Defence
Force. The new Striker 4×4 ARFF vehicles will replace the two oldest ARFF’s at the Royal New
Zealand Air Force base Woodbourne in the South Island. Phase two of the project will see the
remaining six ARFF’s at the Whenupai and Ohakea air bases replaced with Striker 4×4 ARFF’s
commencing in 2023.
“We are honored to be selected by the New Zealand Ministry of Defence to fulfill a contract of
such magnitude,” said Jack Bermingham, business unit director for Oshkosh Airport Products.
“In partnership with our colleagues at JLG, we look forward to providing the Ministry and the
New Zealand Defence Force with a customized fire apparatus that will support their critical
safety, efficiency, and service needs for many years to come.”
To learn more about Oshkosh Airport Products and the Striker® ARFF vehicle,
visit www.oshkoshairport.com.
About Oshkosh Airport Products, LLC
Oshkosh Airport Products, LLC, an Oshkosh Corporation company, 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 are
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 more than 14,000 team members worldwide, all united behind a common
cause: to make a difference in people’s lives. Oshkosh products can be found in more than 150
countries under the brands of JLG®, Pierce®, Oshkosh® Defense, McNeilus®, IMT®, Jerr-
Dan®, Frontline™, Oshkosh® Airport Products and London™. 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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