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  "id": "striker-1500",
  "name": "Striker 1500",
  "aliases": [],
  "domain": "land",
  "country": "USA",
  "category": "4x4 aircraft rescue and firefighting vehicle",
  "status": null,
  "fielded": 2015,
  "operators": [
    "USA"
  ],
  "prolif_count": 1,
  "summary": "The Oshkosh Striker is a specialized aircraft rescue and firefighting (ARFF) vehicle built by Oshkosh Corporation at the Pierce Mfg. facilities Appleton, Wisconsin. There are three models of the Striker: 1500, 3000, 4500.",
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      "label": "Manufacturer",
      "section": "system",
      "v": "Oshkosh",
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      "conf": "medium"
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    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Configuration",
      "section": "system",
      "v": "4x4",
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      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "length_m",
      "v": 426,
      "src": [
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      ],
      "conf": "low",
      "note": "Automated check: outside the expected range for this type; verify against the source."
    },
    {
      "k": "width_m",
      "v": 120,
      "src": [
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      "conf": "low",
      "note": "Automated check: outside the expected range for this type; verify against the source."
    },
    {
      "k": "engine_name",
      "v": "Scania DC16",
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      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Transmission",
      "section": "mobility",
      "v": "Allison 4800 EVS transmission; electronic/7-speed/automatic",
      "src": [
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Suspension",
      "section": "mobility",
      "v": "Oshkosh TAK-4 independent system with dual control arms and single coil spring; up to 16 in. (40.6 cm) of wheel end travel with superior all-terrain mobility, ride quality and handling",
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    }
  ],
  "payloads": [],
  "variants": [
    {
      "name": "Striker 1500 (4x4)",
      "text": "The Striker 1500, a.k.a. Striker 4x4, is the 2 axle model. It features 1,500-US-gallon (5,700 l) water tank 210-US-gallon (790 l) foam tank 450 pounds (200 kg) of dry chemical 460 pounds (210 kg) of Halotron 1 Oshkosh un",
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    },
    {
      "name": "Striker 3000 (6x6)",
      "text": "The Striker 3000, a.k.a. Striker 6x6, is the 3 axle model. It features: 3,000-US-gallon (11,000 l) water tank 420-US-gallon (1,600 l) foam tank 500 pounds (230 kg) of dry chemical 460 pounds (210 kg) of Halotron 1",
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    },
    {
      "name": "Striker 4500 (8x8)",
      "text": "The Striker 4500, a.k.a. Striker 8x8, is the 4 axle model. It features: 4,500-US-gallon (17,000 l) water tank 630-US-gallon (2,400 l) foam tank 500 pounds (230 kg) of dry chemical 460 pounds (210 kg) of Halotron 1",
      "src": [
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      ]
    }
  ],
  "art": "generic",
  "image": null,
  "verified": null,
  "changelog": [
    {
      "date": "2026-10-10",
      "change": "Entry created from the Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN), bulk import"
    }
  ],
  "url": "https://www.defensepedia.com/systems/striker-1500.html",
  "sources": {
    "weg-striker-1500": {
      "title": "Striker 1500 American 4x4 Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) Vehicle",
      "publisher": "U.S. Army TRADOC G-2 Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN)",
      "url": "https://odin.t2com.army.mil/WEG/Asset/Striker_1500_American_4x4_Aircraft_Rescue_and_Firefighting_ARFF_Vehicle",
      "published": "2026-03-20",
      "tier": 1,
      "checked": "2026-10-10"
    }
  }
}