Velocity® Ascendant® 100’ Heavy-Duty Aerial Tower – City of Chesapeake, VA

The City of Chesapeake Fire Department’s #Velocity 100’ #AscendantTower was designed to store their primary tools off the front bumper. Two EMS compartments, along with an additional compartment over the engine tunnel within the crew cab provide additional storage space. A stokes box is located on the cab roof of the #MidMountPlatform and will be used to store rope rescue gear. A full transverse compartment will be used for struts. The rear of the #AscendantPlatform will store ground ladders. #FDIC2023 #AerialPlatform #ChesapeakeVA

CHASSIS
Chassis: 70” Velocity cab
Seating Capacity: 5
Overall Height: 10’ 10”
Overall Length: 44’ 4.5”
GVW Rating: 76,000 lb
Safety: Side Roll and Frontal Impact Protection
Front Axle: #TAK4 Independent Front Suspension, 24,000 lb
Rear Axle: Meritor RT50-160, 52,000 lb
Engine: PACCAR MX-13, 510 hp, 1850 torque
Electrical: Command Zone™ Advanced Electronics System

BODY
Material: Aluminum
Shelving: Adjustable, up to 500 lb
Doors: Rollup
Generator: Harrison, 6kW, Hydraulic

AERIAL DEVICE:
Device: Ascendant 100’ Heavy-Duty Tower
Reach: 100’ vertical, 93’ horizontal
Tip Load: 1000 lb dry, 500 lb wet
Equipment: 150 lb allowance
Flow Rate: 2000 gpm
Stabilizers: 1 set, 18’ spread, 4 down-jacks
Platform: 4-person

Job Number: 37181
Dealership: Atlantic Emergency Solutions, Inc.