Work in progress! Early preview!
This is a approximation of an Oshkosh Striker 6x6 ARFF airport fire truck.
An early version of this was a popular addition to the airshow on the msfsofficial twitch in September 2021.

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Please uninstall previous version before updating!

Please see the manual included in the "Extras" folder!

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Check out my airports: 
ENBR Bergen - Flesland
ENZV Stavanger - Sola
ENBO Bodø
ENSH Svolvær

And ENLK in world update 15!

 

Features:

• It's a fire truck!
• Carefully crafted truck "flight model" within the MSFS SDK limitations.
• Custom engine and gearbox code.
• Switches in the cab animated, clickable and functioning
• Some systems simulated including lights, siren and lateral acceleration indicator
• Roof turret sprays water
• Spray effects and lights are multiplayer compatible (may be broken after SU14)

Quick basic controls:
    - Rudder to steer, throttle for gas. Aileron and elevator controls roof turret and flaps activates water spray.
    - Set transmission selector to D for drive or R for reverse.
    - Please see the manual included in the Extras folder for switch reference.

    

Update 0.7.0:
    - Reverse works.
    - Custom engine physics and gearbox code.
    - Shift selector/transmission control panel works.
    - New sound.
    - Workaround to reduce jittering: sim now has issues with 6x6 vehicles, so this is now technically a 4x4 truck. Don't look too closely at the third axle suspension.

 

 

    

 

 

Info for repainters:
I have included a .blend file with the parts that I currently consider to be safe to repaint. I can't guarantee they won't change, but I expect future updates to be compatible. I haven't finished the paintkit, but with the blender file and the included liveries as examples I hope you'll be able to figure it out.

Known issues and limitations:
I've done my best to work within the standard MSFS systems to maintain multiplayer compatibility, but that also has some limitations, especially due to the amount of different light systems on the truck. One issue is MSFS does not properly turn off emissive lights when turning off the internal light potentiometer simvars, meaning not every light is currently cooperating properly.

• Emissive part of inner headlights off until wig-wag is turned on and back off.
• Fog and drive lights may misbehave occasionally
• Hazard lights currently require the master light switch to be on.
• MSFS is not a truck simulator. Wheel grip simulation is not great.
• Only roof turret is currently operational.
• Visual model not finished.

Multiplayer compatibility:
    - (Not tested after SU14) Yes, water spray and most lights work over multiplayer. Wheel rotation is currently not visible over multiplayer. This is an MSFS issue.

    

FAQ

• Will you continue to update this? Yes, but I need a small LONG break.
• Will you add other trucks? I absolutely want to. I have a Scania in progress and I'd like to add a Rosenbauer Panther at some point.
• No Snozzle high reach turret? Not yet, but high on my wishlist!

 

Special thanks to:

Flightsimmer7700 for help with QA testing,

ForderLearnToFly's Wingnuts for inspiration and support.

ARFF World on youtube with great info.

Go follow/subscribe!

 

 

Liveries for this:

https://flightsim.to/file/66903/raf-defence-firetruck

 

 

This file was uploaded to flightsim.to by WombiiActual

    

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Experience a work-in-progress Oshkosh Striker 6x6 ARFF fire truck in Microsoft Flight Simulator. Enjoy simulated systems, animated controls, and multiplayer compatible features such as water spray effects and lights. Perfect for those looking to add a unique vehicle to their simulator experience.

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