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In Omsk resumed production “fire tanks”

The first batch of special fire engines on the basis of T-72 and T-80 for the first time is made to TAM “Omsktransmaş” after a two-year break. This is stated in the press service of Uralvagonzavod, which includes the Omsk plant.

В Омске возобновили производство "пожарных танков"

The first batch “fire tanks” the first time in two years is made on “Omsktransmashe” and it has already shipped to the customer within the framework of the state defense order. In the manufacture of special fire trucks (SPM) used or parts of T-72 and T-80, so you can use this technique for fire fighting and rescue operations in the arsenals, warehouses and databases storing hazardous substances, clearing the passages to the fire, laying firebreaks in forest fires.

SPM or “fire tank” It was developed by the designers of the Omsk Transport Machine-Building Plant in 2012 year, and 2015 year, this technique was adopted to supply the Ministry of Defense. According to the results of their operation in the design have been some improvements, followed by the production of upgraded technology has been renewed.

SPM has the ability to extinguish a fire at a distance up to 100 m, while quenching processes can be controlled remotely. JMP is equipped with four video cameras and two thermal imaging cameras, that allows the crew to have a circular view of the terrain and identify pockets of fire at a considerable distance.

The metal case is covered special refractory layer, which can store fire for 2 hours.

The total mass of the SPM – no more 65 tonnes. Fire tank is protected and removable broneekranami, crew, Housed in an armored cab, is 3 man. Reservation to protect the crew from getting bullets and fragments from terrestrial explosion. Maximum protection - from the dispersion elements of fragmentation projectile caliber fugacnogo 152 mm.

Volume of water and other substances for fire extinguishing - 25 cubic meters. JMP has a wedge-shaped blade for clearing the site and the creation of special firebreaks.

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