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ALL PURPOSE FIREFIGHTER - THE FIREHUNTER

A rapid and strong firefighting vehicle, totally independent from continuous water supply and paved roads. The IFEX FireHunter has been developed for the special requirements of wildland fires, airport and industrial fires.



The IFEX FireHunter as illustrated is based upon the Hummer all terrain vehicle. The Dual Intruder impulse cannons are mounted on top of the Hummer together with a 1000 litre water tank, a water pump and air cylinders. Additionally, two 1 litre impulse guns on 55 metre coaxial hoses are available for the firefighter's targeted attacks as on car fires or developing wildland fires. This IFEX equipment has also been fitted on other 4 wheel drives such as Fords and Toyotas.


THE DUAL INTRUDER CANNONS

The IFEX Dual Intruder cannons consist of two 12 litre impulse cannons connected in parallel, thus allowing for a rapid shooting sequence: while one cannon is being charged, the other is ready to shoot. The cannons are built coaxially - the water chamber with a shooting capacity of 12 litres is located inside the power chamber - and are provided with a pan and tilt mechanism for precise shooting in all directions. The shooting and refilling is operated directly from the cannon handle bar; a remote control release mechanism is optional. Dual Intruder


SYSTEM ADVANTAGES

  • Fast and nimble in urban or industrial structures
  • Ready to handle any terrain to get to forest, bush or wildland fires
  • No water source required at the fire location
  • 12 litre cannons with 60 metre range (optimum at 10-40 metres)
  • Able to shoot any liquid agent (water, foam, retardant etc.)
  • Fast cannon recharge time (6 seconds)
  • Versatile in use with two additional handheld guns


material cylinder aluminum F 52   water / agent tank capacity 1000 litre
water pump capacity 800 litre/min at 6 bar   hose reel units optional; with 30 to 100 m hose
water pump engine 2 cyl 4 stroke; 18 hp   air cylinders for hose reel 4 x 6 litre / 300 bar
control unit PLC Omron Sysmac   air cylinders for cannons 4 x 20 litre / 200 bar
voltage 12 or 24 V DC   overall length x diameter 1850 x 200 mm
high speed valve / piston aluminum F 52 / titanium   overall weight 966 kg
pistol grip and trigger cast aluminum   min/max agent per impulse shot  3.0 / 12.0 litre
pan and tilt mechanism carbon steel; pneumatic lock   velocity at muzzle 120 m/sec = 432 km/h
  maximum shot length 60 metres (10-60m Range)