TFK 250
TFK 250 is the name of the series of a tactical field kitchen from the German manufacturer Kärcher Futuretech .
description
The TFK 250 field kitchen is mounted on an all-terrain single-axle trailer. It is designed for the preparation of menus for up to 250 people or simple dishes for up to 600 people. All parts that come into contact with food are made of stainless steel to provide protection against contamination. The TFK 250 was developed for the German Armed Forces and has been in use there since 1989 at the latest.
Data
- Operating dimensions: 5,200 mm × 4,780 mm × 2,625 mm
- Length of trailer: 3,970 mm
- Empty weight: 2,050 kg
- Perm. Total weight with trailer: 2,500 kg
- Track width: 1,908 mm
- Cooking capacity: 250 to 600 people
- Field kitchen burners: for liquid, solid and gaseous fuels
- Cooking methods: boiling, pressure cooking, simmering, stewing, steaming, braising, roasting, pressure roasting and baking
Furnishing
- Pressure boiling kettle: 2 × 150 liters
- Pressure roasting kettle: 2 × 55 liters
- Hot water boiler: 2 × 22 liters
- Roasting and oven: 2 × 78 liters
- Burner: 4 pieces DVB-1 with 8-18 kW power for diesel, paraffin or kerosene operation, alternatively 4 pieces solid fuel burners
- The TFK 250 field cooker is usually provided with a tarpaulin structure that protects against dirt during transport and, when opened, serves as a roof. For additional protection from the weather, side walls can be added to create a kind of kitchen tent.
Applications
The Bundeswehr introduced the TFK 250 series as a standard field kitchen. In 2014, the Bundeswehr delivered 25 TFK 250 units to the Kurdish Peshmerga soldiers who are fighting against IS terrorists .