XCZ 4924 A police water cannon from the Police Service of Northern Ireland…

XCZ 4924 A police water cannon from the Police Service of Northern Ireland. The PSNI are the only UK force to operate these vehicles, of which they have six. If required they can loan them to UK forces or the Irish Republic’s Garda.



The rear view of the large water cannon, which is approximately the size of an airport fire tender. It is normal procedure to operate a pair of these together.



The vehicle in action. Various water patterns can be generated from the two cannons mounted above the cab and the smaller side cannons. This includes a powerful jet of water (shown) as well as a misting effect.



Inside the cab where the driver and three operators sit. It is heavily armoured as its size and use often makes it the target for attacks.

Watch a video of this vehicle in action!