Rosenbauer Panther

Rosenbauer Panther
Overview
TypeAirport Crash Tender
ManufacturerRosenbauer
Production1991
AssemblyEurope, North America and Asia
DesignerKristian Fenzl
Body and chassis
PlatformRosenbauer Simba
Powertrain
EngineVolvo D16
Power output700hp, 1400hp
Transmission6-speed, 7-speed
Hybrid drivetrain4x4, 6x6, 8x8
Dimensions
Length
  • 10,500 mm 4x4
  • 11,460 mm 6x6s
  • 11,710 mm 6x6
  • 11,785 mm 6x6 electric
  • 12,300 mm 8x8
Width
  • 3,000 mm 4x4, 6x6, 8x8
  • 2,500 mm 6x6s
  • 2,997.2 mm 6x6 electric
Height
  • 3,650 mm 4x4, 6x6s
  • 3,657.6mm 6x6 electric
  • 3,750 mm 6x6
  • 4,000 mm 8x8
Curb weight
  • 26,000 kg 4x4
  • 33,000 kg 6x6s
  • 39,000 kg 6x6
  • 40,505 kg 6x6 electric
  • 52,000 kg 8x8c
Chronology
PredecessorRosenbauer Simba

Rosenbauer Panther is a model of airport crash tender produced by Austrian manufacturer Rosenbauer.

It exists in 4x4, 6x6 and 8x8 versions, with a 6x6 electric version in development. The 8x8 version accommodates 14,500 litres (3,830 gallons) of fire extinguishing agents and a maximum speed of 140 km/h (87 mph), with an operating weight of 40 tons.[1]

History

The Panther was released in 1991 and was the second airport crash tender vehicle from the manufacturer as a successor of the Rosenbauer Simba, which was discontinued in 1996. Panther was showcased at the Hanover show. The new vehicle was designed by Kristain Fenzl based on a MAN 36.1000 VFAEG chassis, powered by a MAN 22 litre V12 charge-cooled diesel engine producing 735kW (990hp) at 2,300rpm. Weighing at 36 tons, the vehicle was capable of accelerating from 0-80 km/h in 25 seconds with a top speed of 140 km/h, also having an automatic gearbox and a gradability of 60%.

The Panther can carry 10,000-14,000 litres of water, 1,000-2,000 litres of foaming agent and up to 500 kg of powder. The vehicle usually has an 8x8 drivetrain, but smaller vehicles with 4x4 and 6x6 drivetrain were also manufactured. These became available in May 1992.[2]

Models

  • Panther 4x4
  • Panther 6x6s
  • Panther 6x6
  • Panther 6x6 electric
  • Panther 8x8

Capacity

Models Water (ltr) Foam (ltr) Powder (kg) Output (l/min)
Panther 4x4 6,200 750 250 7,000
Panther 6x6s 9,100 1,200 250 6,500
Panther 6x6 11,400 1,400 250 9,000
Panther 6x6 electric 12,000 1438.5 250 7949.4
Panther 8x8 12,500 750x2 500 9,000[3]

See also

References

  1. ^ "Rosenbauer Panther". Bloomberg L.P. Retrieved 3 Feb 2015.
  2. ^ "Panther goes on the prowl | 21st May 1992 | The Commercial Motor Archive". archive.commercialmotor.com. Retrieved 2023-05-19.
  3. ^ "Modern fire fighting vehicles | Rosenbauer PANTHER". www.rosenbauer.com (in German). Retrieved 2023-05-20.

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  1. ^ "PANTHER 6x6 electric Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting Vehicle 3,170/380/550" (PDF). Rosenbauer International. Retrieved October 15, 2024.