Oshkosh Airport Products, a business of Oshkosh Corporation, has delivered two Striker 6×6 Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) vehicles to Chile’s Directorate General of Civil Aeronautics (DGAC).
The vehicles will support emergency response at Chacalluta de Arica Airport and Araucanía de Temuco Airport.
The DGAC has maintained a relationship with Oshkosh since 1978, relying on their ARFF vehicles for performance and reliability.
Manuel E. Retamales Lolas, S.S.E.I Director at DGAC, said: “We identify with Oshkosh Airport Products because like our department, their team provides reliability, trust, and security. The excellence that identifies us as a team, we also find in the Oshkosh Striker ARFF vehicles.”
The Striker 6×6 ARFF vehicles are equipped to meet the unique operating conditions of Chile’s airports.
Chacalluta de Arica Airport, located in one of the driest cities in South America, benefits from the Striker’s 12,500-liter water capacity and advanced fire suppression systems.
At Araucanía de Temuco Airport, the vehicle’s TAK-4 Independent Suspension system improves response efficiency, while its firefighter-friendly cab design enhances operational usability.
Robert Colon, associate manager of international sales for Latin America at Oshkosh Airport Products, said: “DGAC is a forward-thinking team, and we are honored to continue supporting their modernization efforts with our latest technologies.”
The newly delivered vehicles include:
These features ensure the vehicles meet the operational challenges of Chile’s airports.
To ensure a smooth transition, a comprehensive training program for operators and technicians is being conducted.
Regional Oshkosh dealer IMPOMAK S.A., based in Santiago, has provided support for Oshkosh ARFF vehicles in Chile since 2006.
The company continues to offer service solutions to the national Oshkosh fleet.
Robert Colon added: “The vehicles are equipped with technology which will help streamline firefighting operations and deliver exceptional performance in the field. Our team looks forward to being a key partner in supporting Chile’s aviation emergency response teams for many years to come.”
Oshkosh Airport Products has delivered two Striker 6×6 ARFF vehicles to Chile’s DGAC for use at Chacalluta de Arica Airport and Araucanía de Temuco Airport.
The vehicles feature advanced systems including TAK-4 Independent Suspension, high-capacity water and foam tanks, and innovative fire suppression turrets.
The delivery aligns with DGAC’s initiative to modernize its fleet to meet unique operational conditions at airports in Chile.
Comprehensive training is being provided to DGAC teams, supported by regional dealer IMPOMAK S.A., which has been servicing Oshkosh products in Chile since 2006.
The DGAC’s partnership with Oshkosh, dating back to 1978, continues to focus on reliable, high-performing ARFF solutions for aviation emergency response.
