Mercedes 24K Refueler Specifications

SPECIFICATION

AIRCRAFT REFUELER TRUCK

THE VEHICLE SHALL BE PROVIDED WITH ALL NEW PARTS, THE MANUFACTURER’S

STANDARD EQUIPMENT AND THE FOLLOWING MINIMUM EQUIPMENT AND CAPABILITIES:

1. CONFIGURATION

1.1. Mercedes Aircraft Refueler Truck, 2026 model year or later 1.2. The vehicle shall be built to NFPA 407 and 385 standards. 1.3. 6x4 chassis with a rear locking or limited-slip differential 1.4. Minimum 6,350 gal (24,000 L) for JP8 fuel

1.5. Two-door cab

1.5.1. All instrument gauges in metric units

1.5.2. Manufacturer’s heaviest-duty air conditioning system

1.5.3. Left-hand drive (LHD) steering

1.6. Diesel engine

1.6.1. Operable long-term on 10,000 ppm sulfur diesel fuel 1.6.2. Emissions level no greater than EURO III

1.6.3. Engine brake

1.7. Automatic transmission

1.8. Color of cab and Tank: Desert Tan or OEM’s closest equivalent 1.9. On and off-road capabilities, 80% Off-road/20% On-road expected use. 1.10. The vehicle, fully loaded, shall be able to maintain a top speed of at least 60 mph (97 kph) on a level grade.

2. CHASSIS EQUIPMENT

2.1. Air brakes with ABS

2.2. Front-mounted self-recovery winch rated to 15,000 lbs. (6,803 kg) 2.3. Minimum dual 100 gal (378 L) fuel tanks

2.4. Air conditioning

2.5. An emergency light bar, or rotating beacons mounted on the roof of the vehicle with red lights 2.6. A siren and public address system
2.7. Brush guard with integrated headlight protection
2.8. Front and rear tow hooks for vehicle recovery
2.9. The vehicle shall have a brake interlock system which must automatically engage when pumping fuel in or out of the tank.
2.9.1. An interlock override shall be provided to allow the vehicle to be moved in an emergency, or when the interlock system is not working properly
2.9.2. The interlock shall include a guard, along with a sheer wire or plastic break-away to prevent accidental activation.
2.9.3. A light and buzzer indicating the override has been activated shall be provided in the cab.

2.10. Towing

2.10.1. Combination Ball and Pintle hitch

2.10.2. Capacity: Gross Trailer Weight (GTW) of 30,000 lbs (13,607 kg)

2.11. NATO 12-pin connector for towing

2.12. Under-guarding beneath vehicle for all vulnerable areas (i.e. crankcase, final drive, etc.)

2.13. Back-up alarm

2.14. First Aid Kit, 50 person, Class B, meeting ANSI Z308.1-2015

2.15. Mud flaps behind rear-most tires

2.16. Spare tire with tire changing tools

2.17. Two wheel chocks

SPECIFICATION

2.18. Means shall be provided to assist with the loading/unloading of the spare tire (i.e. davit, winch or