SURVIVABILITY
FIRE PROTECTION
IN MILITARY VEHICLES

Extinguishing system

The advantage of the extinguishing system: The fire can be safely extinguished even at high air flow of the engine compartment.

The fire extinguisher

of the fire extinguishing system preferably are installed in the crew compartment.
Steel containers are used for the extinguishing agent, which meet the relevant MIL standard and the EC pressure euipment guideline.
Each fire extinguisher consist of a steel container and a valve, which opens particularly fast in case of need. The  large cross-section guarantees a very high flow rate (high rate discharge). 

Depending on application KIDDE-DEUGRA uses 

  • various gaseous extinguishing agents 
  • dry powders
    or
  • aerosols