Civil defense mobile health vehicle WAS 900

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Overview
The WAS 900 is a mission-oriented CBRN reconnaissance vehicle designed for rapid, on-site detection, measurement and situation assessment in contaminated or potentially hazardous areas. Integrated mobile measurement systems record relevant parameters while driving and deliver a reliable operational picture to support fast, informed decisions. The vehicle layout concentrates detection, data processing and storage equipment in an ergonomic working compartment tailored for emergency services.

At a Glance

• Base vehicle: Mercedes‑Benz Sprinter 519 CDI AWD
• Engine power: 140 kW / 190 hp
• Transmission: Automatic
• Wheelbase: 3665 mm
• Max. total weight: 5,380 kg

Special Features (summary)

• Integrated systems capture measurement data during transit to provide a rapid operational overview
• H.O. Bostrom special seats adapted for storing compressed air breathing apparatus
• Ergonomic workbench with mounting for a measuring PC module
• Measuring PC module for processing measurements and samples and hosting various analysers
• IT and remote data transmission equipment for vehicle networking and command integration
• Extensive 12 V / 230 V electrical installation with CAN-based central electrical system and extended control options
• Complete vehicle grounding in accordance with DIN, including isolation transformer and primary/secondary networks
• Roof air conditioning (4 kW cooling) and air heating (4 kW)
• Rear storage module with pull-out drawers for rescue tools, sampling kits, protective clothing and mission equipment
• Hygiene module and marking materials mounted on rear doors

Detailed equipment highlights (hotspots)

• Front warning bar: Hänsch DBS 5000; rear warning light: Hänsch Comet S
• Front: Hänsch Hybrid front flashing light; Hänsch Type 624 warning system with loudspeaker in the radiator grille
• Public address: Hänsch MOWACOM
• Weather station: Folding mast for mast-mounted sensors
• Satellite terminal: Cobham Explorer
• Roof air conditioning: 4 kW cooling capacity
• Special seats: H.O. Bostrom seats adapted for compressed air breathing apparatus
• Rear module: Pull-out drawers for equipment and rescue tools, sampling equipment and protective clothing
• Underbody protection: Steel skid plates to protect sensitive components during off-road deployment
• Rear doors: Integrated hygiene module, marking materials and task-specific equipment

Technical specifications

• Vehicle designation: WAS 900 Civil Defence Vehicle (CBRN Exploration Vehicle)
• Base vehicle platform: Mercedes‑Benz Sprinter 519 CDI AWD
• Engine output: 140 kW / 190 hp
• Transmission: Automatic
• Wheelbase: 3665 mm
• Gross vehicle weight / max. total weight: 5,380 kg
• Electrical systems: Extensive 12 V / 230 V installation; CAN-based central electrical system; primary and secondary networks; vehicle grounding per DIN with isolation transformer
• Climate control: Roof air conditioning 4 kW cooling; air heating 4 kW
• Communications & IT: Measuring PC module for processing measurements and samples; IT and remote data transmission equipment for networking
• External equipment: Hänsch warning bars and lights, Hänsch MOWACOM public address, Cobham Explorer satellite terminal, folding mast for weather station
• Protection & storage: Steel underbody protection; rear storage module with pull-out drawers; hygiene and marking modules on rear doors