US fire apparatus

Oshkosh T-6

The Oshkosh T-6 of the M series: an airport fire truck with technical data, a drawing and original photos from 1978.

The T-6 also belonged to the M series and was developed for regional airports that were not served by large aircraft.

TECHNICAL DATA:

Crew of 4
Total weight with load: 19,052 kg
of which 189 litres of diesel fuel,
6,000 litres of water
and 776 litres of AFFF foam concentrate.

Overall length: 8,585 mm
Overall height with turret: 3,515 mm
Overall width: 2,845 mm
Wheelbase: 4,953 mm
Ground clearance: 330 mm
Engine: 8-cylinder Detroit Diesel V engine, 492 hp
Type 8V92T
Transmission: automatic HT750DRD
Wheels: steel rims 20.5 x 18.00
Tyres: 24.00 x 20.5 Michelin XS

These five photos of the T-6 were sent to me by Richard Kreager in 1978. Copyright: Oshkosh Truck Corporation
These five photos of the T-6 were sent to me by Richard Kreager in 1978. Copyright: Oshkosh Truck Corporation
Wouldn't this T-6 be a welcome inspiration for skilled model builders?
Wouldn't this T-6 be a welcome inspiration for skilled model builders?