Technical characteristics of firefighters kamaz

Fire-fighting tankers based on KamAZ trucks are quite reliable and maximally adapted to domestic operating conditions. Today, the manufacturer offers a fairly wide range of basic platforms for use in various fields. The design of KamAZ fire trucks, which, depending on the technical characteristics, can be used to extinguish fires of various categories, was no exception.

Design features

Fire trucks based on KamAZ, in contrast to vehicles of a similar class from other manufacturers, has the largest model range. This fact allows the assembly of specialized vehicles of various operational categories. So, to date, the existing range of possible volumes of tanks that are installed on KamAZ platforms has indicators from 3 to 12 tons. This fact is a rather significant advantage of this brand of cars over other models, such as, for example, MAZ or.

Today, there are about 20 different modifications of tank trucks on the platform of KamAZ trucks, which are successfully used in various regions. These cars are considered to be relatively unpretentious in terms of maintenance and the type of fuel used. Their carrying capacity and maneuverability makes it possible to efficiently and promptly carry out the assigned tasks for the crew of the fire brigade.

Specifications

An essential indicator, which determines the promptness of the arrival of the calculation to the place of extinguishing the fire and the need to maneuver in a given area, is the wheel formula of the base vehicle of the fire tanker. KamAZ trucks are characterized by almost the widest choice in this regard. On the market for this specialized equipment, there are both all-wheel drive variants - 8x8, 6x6 and 4x4, and variants with combined wheel formulas - 8x4, 6x4 and 4x2.

Of no small importance, as noted earlier, is the general indicator of the carrying capacity of fire trucks. In this case, we are talking not only about the permissible number of members of the fire brigade, but also about the possibility of equipping fire trucks with additional equipment, tools and special accessories. So, the model range of specialized vehicles of the KamAZ trademark has a wide range of carrying capacity - from 7 to 30 tons. The total length of the supporting frame can be from 470 to 810 cm, which greatly expands the potential of the fire truck.

KamAZ fire trucks are equipped with power units of the same name or engines of the CUMMINS trademark.

The power ratings of the power units also differ significantly depending on the car model. The horsepower range is between 185 and 400. Modern engines meet all environmental and performance standards according to EURO-4 standards. Braking systems of cars are made on the principle of pneumatic design, and the steering mechanism is equipped with a modern hydraulic booster system.

Like other manufacturers, KamAZ fire trucks are equipped not only with a main water tank, but also with an additional tank for a foaming agent. The volumes of containers depend on the envisaged base of the KamAZ vehicle.

Popular models

One of the most popular models of KamAZ fire trucks is 43118. On the basis of this vehicle, 3 types of fire tankers have been designed, which differ in technical characteristics, tank volumes, etc. In addition, the 9.0-40 tank truck model is equipped with only one cabin for a fire brigade ... It is thanks to this that the model is equipped with the most capacious tank, the volume of which is 9 cubic meters. m.

Also, on the basis of the KamAZ 43118 truck model, such variants of fire tankers are produced as:

• tank truck 6.0 / 40 (24-AVR);
• tank 7.0 / 70 - 62ВР;
• tank truck 8/40 - 24 BP.

According to the technical documentation, the design of these vehicles is designed to deliver fire brigade personnel, substances for extinguishing fires and special equipment and tools to the place of extinguishing fires. The power of the power units of this model is 221 liters. with., while the vehicle can reach a maximum speed of 90 km / h.

The fire pump for the described model is located at the rear of the car, and the rated performance of the device is designed to push water out to a distance of 100 meters.

The main tank and the foaming agent tank are made of stainless steel and have a layer of insulation. In addition, the side walls are additionally protected from mechanical damage by aluminum sheets.

In addition to the above-described model, the model of a fire-fighting tanker based on KamAZ 43253 has gained sufficient popularity. Modifications of the 5 / 40-22VR tanker truck and a single-cabin version of the same model have demonstrated good performance and efficiency in work. This fire engine is designed to be involved in extinguishing fires within the boundaries of a settlement or at industrial facilities. The combat crew consists of 6 crew members, including the driver.

The wheel formula of this car provides for the presence of four wheels, two of which are leading. The foam tank is slightly smaller than the model described above, with a volume of 420 liters. The main tank allows delivering up to 5 cubic meters of water to the fire extinguishing site. m. Productivity of the pumping equipment is about 40 liters per one second of operation.