A gun with a power of 4,500 liters per minute - the New Republic

When Congress departmental firefighters yesterday, a vehicle has received particular attention: 90 per Vim 2.5

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Imagine an Airbus cockpit. Remove a few buttons, a few dials and you will close the dashboard foam fire truck (90 per Vim 2.5) operating on the airport of Chateauroux-Deols.

This imposing red truck was particularly noticed Sunday’s parade in the framework of the county convention of firefighters in Deols. I must say that the “beast” is not only impressive in appearance.
One, two, three, four steps and here we are in the cockpit of Vim 90. Stéphane Chambon, head of maneuver, and Jean-Michel Hombert firefighter airport are in control and give some guidance on this machine capable of carrying 9150 liters, 1290 liters of foam concentrate and 250 kg of powder.
The firepower is suitable, always dreaded the possibility of a potential accident. “It’s happily ever happened, but we need to be there ” during takeoffs and landings. Another peculiarity of this vehicle is that it is topped with a spear gun, the scope is around 80 m.

It maneuver while using his spear

“This spear has a flow rate of 4,500 liters per minute and 90 Vim can move towards its target while using it. “ Once on site, a spear bumper 900 liters per minute can be put into action and two side nozzles.
Short, the use of this advanced equipment and Airport specialization require initial training received by all firefighters, to which are added three weeks of specialization airport, then maintain certification every three years. Appropriate training and for maneuvering vehicles in such circumstances can be particularly difficult.

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