Rosenbauer Panther

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Rosenbauer Panther
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Overview
Type Airport Crash Tender
Manufacturer Rosenbauer
Production1991
Assembly Europe, North America and Asia
Designer Kristian Fenzl
Body and chassis
Platform Rosenbauer Simba
Powertrain
Engine Volvo D16
Power output700hp, 1400hp
Transmission 6-speed, 7-speed
Hybrid drivetrain 4x4, 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
Predecessor Rosenbauer Simba

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

Contents

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 Kristian 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

Capacity

ModelsWater (ltr)Foam (ltr)Powder (kg)Output (l/min)
Panther 4x46,2007502507,000
Panther 6x6s9,1001,2002506,500
Panther 6x611,4001,4002509,000
Panther 6x6 electric12,0001438.52507949.4
Panther 8x812,500750x25009,000 [3]

See also

References

Notes

  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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