VIRMP

Powder foam fast response vehicle

VIRMP

Powder foam fast response vehicle

The VIRMP is a fast response vehicle for aircraft fires. With its exceptional hydraulic capacity, it is designed to operate at aerodromes (up to category 3) and in the immediate vicinity, both on surfaced runways and taxi lanes and off-road.

Technical specifications
Sides' commitment to users
Sides' commitment to maintenance

Chassis and cabHide
Type	FORD F550 4x4 or equilavent
Emissions	Euro 3 to Euro 5
Speed	> 120 km/h
Acceleration	depending on chassis
Cab	2 or 4 doors - up to 5 seats

Extinguishing capacityHide
Water tank	Up to 1,200 l
Powder unit	250 Kg

Pumping and proportioning systemHide
Type	SIDES 2N 28.120.15
Transmission	PTO or auxiliary engine
Pump flow rate	Up to 2,800 l/min at 12 bar
Proportioning system	Around the pump

Roof monitorHide
Type	front monitor
Flow rate	Up to 1,200 l/min
Range	Up to 50 m

Firefighting equipmentHide
Hose reel	Fixed 30 m semi-rigid hose, internal diameter 35 Electric rewinding Dual flow attack nozzle
Portable foam nozzle	LMP 500

Technical dataHide
Operating weight	8.8 T
Dimensions (height x width)	2.4 m x 2.3 m
Length	7 m

Modular

+ The vehicle is capable of meeting the protection requirements of airports up to category 3

+ The vehicle features substantial storage lockers

+ The vehicle is fitted with an extinguishing agent selection system: water, foam or powder

Reliable

Sides Service offers an inspection/maintenance contract that includes regulatory work on powder equipment (inspection and regular requalification of the powder system).