| Mitsubishi Fuso Aero Bus | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Mitsubishi Fuso Hyundai Motor Company |
| Also called | Hyundai Aero (for Korean Domestic Market) |
| Production | 1982–present |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Complete bus Bus chassis |
| Body style | Single-decker coach |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 8DC8, 8DC9, 8DC10, 8DC11, 8M20, 6M70, 6R10 |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual INOMAT 6-speed automatic |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 6.5 meter (MS7), 6.15 meter (MS8), 6.0 meter (PJ-MS86 and MS9) |
| Length | 12.0m |
| Width | 2.5m |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Mitsubishi Fuso MS Series Mitsubishi Fuso MM Series |
The Mitsubishi Fuso Aero Bus (kana:三菱ふそう・エアロバス) is a series of heavy-duty intercity coaches produced by the Japanese manufacturer Mitsubishi Fuso since 1982. The range was primarily unavailable with left-hand drive. Its principal Japanese competitors are Isuzu Gala, Nissan Diesel Space Arrow and Hino S'elega.
Fuso tourist buses (predecessors of Aero Bus)
- MAR820 (1962)
- B806､B905/906/907 (1967)
- MS512/513 (1976, 1977)
- K-MS613/615 (1980)
MS K-MS504R
MS K-MS615S
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Aero Bus/Aero Queen
Aero Bus/Super Aero (MS)
- P-MS713/715/725 (1982)
- U-MS716/726/729 (1984)
Aero Queen W (MU)
Chassies based on the Aero King double-decker, 8DC9T engine equipped ("T"=turbocharged, maximum output: 380PS).
- P-MU525TA (1985)
- U-MU525TA (1990)
Aero Queen M/MV (MS)
8DC11 Engine equipped.
- P-MS729S (1988)
- U-MS729S (1990)
- P-MS725(1986)
Aero Bus P-MS715N
Aero Queen W P-MS525TAkai
Aero Queen K P-MS729SA
Aero Queen M P-MS729SA
Aero Bus K U-MS726N
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New Aero Bus/New Aero Queen
- U-MS821/826/815 (1992)
- 8M20 Engine equipped, and wheelbase reduced to 6.15 meter.
- Jake brake equipped (named "Powertard", except low-end model)
- KC-MS822/829/815 (1995)
- 8M21 Engine equipped.
- Front bumper design changed (Aero Bus and Queen-I).
- KL-MS86/85 (2000)
- All model equipped wedge air-brake and driver's airbag.
- HID headlight equipped.
- PJ-MS86 (2005)
- Engine changed to 6M70 (turbocharged), and wheelbase reduced to 6.0 meter.
- Queen-II and -III deleted from line-up.
- Tail light design changed (minor).
Aero Bus U-MS826P
Aero Queen II KC-MS822P
Aero Bus (NSK 92MC body) KC-MS829P
Aero Queen I KL-MS86MP
Aero Bus PJ-MS86JP
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Aero Ace/Aero Queen
These models are equipped Urea selective catalytic reduction system. (AdBlue needed)
- BKG-MS96JP (2007)
- 6M70 Engine equipped
- LKG-MS96VP (2010)
- 6R10 Engine equipped (Developed by MFTBC and Daimler), Wheelbases extended 95mm
- QRG-/QTG-MS96VP (2012)
- 6R10 Engine equipped
- Brake override system and side view cameras equipped
- (2018)
- 6S10 Engine equipped
- "ShiftPlot"
- Active Attention Assist, Active Brake Assist 3, and Proximity Control Assist equipped
Aero Ace BKG-MS96JP
Aero Queen BKG-MS96JP
Aero Queen cockpit
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Model lineup
- Aero Ace 12m (Hi-decker)
- Aero Queen 12m (Super hi-decker)
Logistical lineup
- Hi-decker
- Aero Queen I:12m
- Aero Queen II:12m
- Aero Queen III:12m
- Super hi-decker
- Aero Bus MS EX:12m
- Aero Bus MS SA:12m
- Aero Bus MS SX:12m
- Aero Bus MS SD:12m
- Aero Bus MS EX:11m
- Aero Bus MS SX:11m
- Aero Bus MS SD:11m
- Aero Bus MM EX:9m
- Aero Bus MM SD:9m
See also
- Mitsubishi Fuso Truck & Bus Corporation
- Mitsubishi Fuso Aero King - Double-decker coach
- List of buses