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In Germany, it was a common [3] military vehicle and fire engine, 36,000 [4] Unimog 404 were made for the Bundeswehr. [5] The first Unimog 404 concept-vehicle was made in 1953 and was slightly smaller than the series production model, it had a track width of 1,600 mm (63 in) and a wheelbase of 2,670 mm (105 in).
Best selling vehicle was the U 1300 L, which was built as a special vehicle for the Bundeswehr and the German fire department often. The successor Unimog 437 with a similar appearance is still in production. The Unimog 436 is based on the Unimog 435. It is made for export and has a different cab.
Over 170 new drivers night vision sights were ordered as well [180] while 71 vehicles are receiving new engines. [181] Among the 382 in service in 2017, 319 were available and 212 operational. In 2023, Ukraine received 20 1A3 from Bundeswehr stocks, bringing the total down to 362. [182] M113A3G United States: Multi-role armoured vehicle: Unclear
The heat signature of the MTU diesel engine was much lower. [31] The fire control system and the sights of the Leopard 2 were considered to be better and the 120 mm (4.7 in) gun proved to be superior. [29] The projected production costs for one XM1 tank were US$728,000 in 1976, and the costs for one Leopard 2AV were US$56,000 higher. [29]
This was fitted to fire engines, for example the Hestair Dennis R133. [12] The UMP and other Godiva pump types were and are fitted to a wide range of fire appliances including Dennis Carmichael airport fire tender (UFP pump), Mercedes Benz 263A airport fire tender (UMPX pump), Mercedes-Benz Atego 1023/1325, MAN L2000, and Volvo FL6 .
With over 3,000 employees, the Bundeswehr Fire Department is the second largest professional fire department in Germany - behind the Berlin Fire Department. [1] Education and training is executed at the central training center in Stetten am Kalten Markt, Baden-Württemberg and the fire protection center of the Bundeswehr in Sonthofen, Bavaria.
The sale has been approved by Israel and the USA. The contract cost is $3.5 billion and Germany already paid a $600 million initial payment [61] [62] MIM-104 Patriot PAC-3+ Part of the ESSI Germany United States. SAM /Anti-ballistic missile: 8: Orders: 4 fire units ordered to Raytheon, confirmed in March 2024, $1.2 billion cost. [63]
A fire engine or fire truck (also spelled firetruck) is a vehicle, usually a specially-designed or modified truck, that functions as a firefighting apparatus. The primary purposes of a fire engine include transporting firefighters and water to an incident as well as carrying equipment for firefighting operations in a fire drill.