The "GIRD" group of companies has developed a specialized vehicle for providing drinking water to aircraft during pre-flight preparation. The vehicle is designed to transport, store, and supply water to the onboard tanks of various classes of aircraft.
The KamAZ Compass 9 chassis was chosen as the base platform, capable of carrying up to 6 tons of payload and equipped with a Cummins ISF 3.8 diesel engine with up to 168 hp and a six-speed manual transmission with rear-wheel drive (4×2). This ensures maneuverability on the apron and ease of maintenance.
The vehicle's tanks are made of food-grade stainless steel. The volume of the drinking water tank is 2000 liters, and the volume of the drain tank is 1000 liters. Two pumps are installed on board for supplying and draining water; the length of each hose is 20 m. The built-in filtration system guarantees water quality, and a remote operator station allows monitoring the volume and speed of refueling. Residual drainage is carried out via a separate technical circuit, preventing the mixing of clean and used water.
The thermal insulation of pipelines and tanks allows the vehicle to be operated at low temperatures, which is especially important for Russian airports. The refueling hoses have standard connection interfaces, ensuring compatibility with most civil aircraft, from regional to medium-range airliners.
In the near future, the vehicle will undergo testing in an airport environment to confirm the efficiency and reliability of the new equipment.
Earlier, www1.ru reported that a combined road machine based on the Valdai 33 dump truck was presented by Russian companies.
