Engineering:Rosenbauer Panther

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Short description: Airport crash tender
Rosenbauer Panther
File:Rosenbauer PANTHER 6x6.jpg
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 drivetrain4×4, 6×6, 8×8
Dimensions
Length
  • 10,500 mm 4×4
  • 11,460 mm 6×6s
  • 11,710 mm 6×6
  • 11,785 mm 6×6 electric
  • 12,300 mm 8×8
Width
  • 3,000 mm 4×4, 6×6, 8×8
  • 2,500 mm 6×6s
  • 2,997.2 mm 6×6 electric
Height
  • 3,650 mm 4×4, 6×6s
  • 3,657.6mm 6×6 electric
  • 3,750 mm 6×6
  • 4,000 mm 8×8
|uk|Kerb|Curb}} weight
  • 26,000 kg 4×4
  • 33,000 kg 6×6s
  • 39,000 kg 6×6
  • 40,505 kg 6×6 electric
  • 52,000 kg 8×8c
Chronology
PredecessorRosenbauer Simba

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

It exists in 4×4, 6×6 and 8×8 versions, with a 6×6 electric version in development. The 8×8 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%.

Generations

First generation (1994–2004)

The first-generation Rosenbauer Panther was introduced in 1994. It featured a box-shaped cab design with a flat two-piece windshield, angular bodywork, and a mechanically simpler electrical system. Early models used halogen lighting and conventional mirror assemblies. This generation established the basic layout that would define later Panther models.

Second generation (2005–2014)

The second-generation Panther entered production in 2005. It introduced a redesigned curved windshield, a more rounded cab profile, and improved aerodynamics. The vehicle incorporated upgraded pump systems and electronics while retaining the overall proportions of the first generation. This version remained in production for nearly a decade and was widely adopted by international airports and military air bases.

Third generation (2015–2020)

Rosenbauer launched the third-generation Panther in 2015. This version featured an updated cab with more angular styling, fully integrated LED lighting, revised mirror housings, and a more modern dashboard layout. Mechanical improvements included upgraded engines, enhanced pump performance, and improved suspension options. The third generation is visually identified by its aggressive front fascia and more streamlined body panels.

Fourth generation (2021–present)

The fourth-generation Panther was unveiled in 2021. It introduced a complete redesign of the cab with expanded visibility, thin LED light bars, and a modular electronics platform. This generation supports hybrid and alternative-powertrain configurations and includes improved safety systems such as advanced driver-assistance features. It is currently the newest iteration of the Panther family.

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 8×8 drivetrain, but smaller vehicles with 4×4 and 6×6 drivetrain were also manufactured. These became available in May 1992.[2]

Models

  • Panther 4×4
  • Panther 6×6s
  • Panther 6×6
  • Panther 6×6 electric
  • Panther 8×8

Capacity

Models Water (ltr) Foam (ltr) Powder (kg) Output (l/min)
Panther 4×4 6,200 750 250 7,000
Panther 6×6s 9,100 1,200 250 6,500
Panther 6×6 11,400 1,400 250 9,000
Panther 6×6 electric 12,000 1438.5 250 7949.4
Panther 8×8 12,500 750×2 500 9,000[3]

Operators

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  •  Australia: Royal Australian Air Force
  •  Austria: Vienna International Airport,[4] Innsbruck Airport, Linz Airport
  •  Bangladesh: Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh
  •  Belarus: Minsk National Airport[5]
  •  Belgium: Belgian Air Force, Brussels Airport, Liège Airport
  •  Bolivia: Navegación Aérea y Aeropuertos Bolivianos[6]
  •  Brazil: São Paulo/Guarulhos International Airport
  •  Bosnia and Herzegovina: Sarajevo International Airport[7]
  •  Botswana: Civil Aviation Authority of Botswana
  •  Bulgaria: Vasil Levski Sofia Airport
  •  Cabo Verde: Aeroportos e Segurança Aérea
  •  Cambodia: Phnom Penh International Airport,[8]Siem Reap International Airport, Sihanouk International Airport[9]
  •  Canada: Toronto Pearson International Airport[10]
  •  China: Beijing Capital International Airport,[11] Tianjin Binhai International Airport
    •  Hong Kong: Hong Kong International Airport
    •  Macau: Macau International Airport[12]
  •  Colombia: Gabriel Vargas Santos Airport, El Edén International Airport, Alfredo Vásquez Cobo International Airport[13]
  •  Croatia: Zagreb Airport,[14] Split Airport
  •  Cyprus: Larnaca International Airport[15]
  •  Czechia: Václav Havel Airport Prague
  •  Denmark: Royal Danish Air Force , Copenhagen Airport
    •  Greenland: Greenland Airports
  •  Ecuador: Quito International Airport
  •  Egypt: Cairo International Airport
  •  Fiji: Nadi International Airport[16]
  •  Finland: Helsinki Airport [17]
  •  France: Charles de Gaulle Airport, Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport
    •  New Caledonia: La Tontouta International Airport
  •  Germany: Dortmund Airport, Frankfurt Airport, Munich Airport, Nuremberg Airport, Stuttgart Airport
  •  Hungary: Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
  •  India: Indira Gandhi International Airport, Kempegowda International Airport, Cochin International Airport
  •  Iran: Ahwaz Airport[18]
  •  Iraq: Baghdad International Airport
  •  Ireland: Dublin Airport, Ireland West Airport, Shannon Airport, Donegal Airport
  •  Israel: Israeli Air Force, Ramon Airport
  •  Japan: Japan Air Self-Defense Force, Kansai International Airport,[19]Hanamaki Airport, Sendai Airport
  •  Jordan: King Hussein International Airport[20]
  •  Kazakhstan: Astana International Airport[21]
  •  Latvia: Riga International Airport
  •  Lithuania: Kaunas International Airport,[22] Palanga International Airport
  •  Luxembourg: Luxembourg Airport
  •  Malta: Malta International Airport[23]
  •  Mauritius: Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport
  •  Montenegro: Podgorica Airport,[24]Tivat Airport
  •  Morocco: Mohammed V International Airport
  •  Myanmar: Mandalay International Airport[25]
  •    Nepal: Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal
  •  The Netherlands: Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, Rotterdam The Hague Airport
    •  Aruba: Queen Beatrix International Airport[26]
    •  Sint Maarten: Princess Juliana International Airport[27]
  •  New Zealand: Wellington Airport, Auckland Airport, Christchurch Airport[28]
  •  Papua New Guinea: Lae Nadzab Airport[29]
  •  Peru: Peruvian Air Force, Jorge Chávez International Airport
  •  Philippines: Ninoy Aquino International Airport
  •  Poland: Warsaw Chopin Airport, Kraków John Paul II International Airport
  • File:Flag of Portugal (official).svg Portugal: Lisbon Airport
  •  Russia: Vnukovo International Airport[30]
  •  Saint Kitts and Nevis: Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport[31]
  •  Saint Lucia: George F. L. Charles Airport[32]
  •  Saudi Arabia: King Khalid International Airport
  •  Singapore: Changi Airport
  •  Serbia: Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport, Niš Constantine the Great Airport
  •  Slovakia: Bratislava Airport
  •  Slovenia: Fraport Aviation Academy
  •  South Africa: Lanseria International Airport
  •  South Korea: Gyeongnam Fire Department, Wolseong Nuclear Power Plant,[33] Incheon International Airport
  •  Taiwan: Taoyuan Fire Department,[34] Kaohsiung International Airport, Tainan Airport
  •  Thailand: Suvarnabhumi Airport, Chiang Mai International Airport, U-Tapao International Airport
  •  Timor-Leste: Oecusse Airport
  •  Tunisia: Tunis–Carthage International Airport[35]
  • Template:Country data Türkiye: Istanbul Airport
  •  Ukraine: Boryspil International Airport[36]
  •  United Arab Emirates: Dubai International Airport, Zayed International Airport
  •  United Kingdom: Heathrow Airport, Edinburgh Airport, Belfast International Airport, Glasgow Airport
    •  Anguilla: Clayton J. Lloyd International Airport[37]
    •  Bermuda: L.F. Wade International Airport[38]
    •  Gibraltar: Gibraltar International Airport
  •  United States: United States Air Force,[39] Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport, Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, Port of Seattle
  •  Uruguay: Rivera International Airport, Nueva Hespérides International Airport
  •  Vietnam: Noi Bai International Airport, Tan Son Nhat International Airport,[40] Da Nang International Airport[41]


The Rosenbauer Panther appears in the 2011 film Transformers: Dark of the Moon, where the character Sentinel Prime transforms into a 2001 Panther 6×6 airport crash tender. The truck used for filming had a unique red-and-black color scheme not typically used for U.S. airport ARFF vehicles.[42]

See also

References

Notes

  1. ↑ "Rosenbauer Panther". Bloomberg L.P.. https://www.bloomberg.com/ss/08/07/0717_idea_winners/199.htm. Retrieved 3 Feb 2015. 
  2. ↑ "Panther goes on the prowl | 21st May 1992 | The Commercial Motor Archive". https://archive.commercialmotor.com/article/21st-may-1992/11/panther-goes-on-the-prowl. 
  3. ↑ "Modern fire fighting vehicles | Rosenbauer PANTHER" (in de). https://www.rosenbauer.com/en/int/rosenbauer-world/vehicles/arff-vehicles/the-new-panther. 
  4. ↑ Wieshofer, Markus (2019-03-01). "The PANTHER at Vienna International Airport" (in en-GB). https://blog.rosenbauer.com/en/panther-8x8-at-vienna-international-airport/. 
  5. ↑ "Verification". https://tochka.by/articles/life/boing_737_v_ogne_v_natsionalnom_aeroportu_minsk_proveli_ucheniya/. 
  6. ↑ Piñera, Abraham (2021-04-30). "Over the Road of Death to the scene of the emergency: Five PANTHER for Bolivia" (in en-GB). https://blog.rosenbauer.com/en/over-the-road-of-death-to-the-scene-of-the-emergency-five-panther-for-bolivia/. 
  7. ↑ Bosnian, Flying (2024-01-08). "Bosnia and Herzegovina Aviation News : ✈ State of the art fire engine for Sarajevo Airport". https://flyingbosnian.blogspot.com/2024/01/state-of-art-fire-engine-for-sarajevo.html. 
  8. ↑ Seangly, Phak. "Phnom Penh airport stages large-scale crash simulation exercises" (in en-US). https://asianews.network/phnom-penh-airport-stages-large-scale-crash-simulation-exercises/. 
  9. ↑ Sao, Samphors (2020-10-13). "Sihanoukville Airport Runway Expansion Complete" (in en-US). https://construction-property.com/sihanoukville-airport-runway-expansion-complete/. 
  10. ↑ chris (2020-06-16). "Rosenbauer America Outfits Members of Canadian ARFF Operations" (in en-US). https://www.firefighternation.com/firerescue/rosenbauer-america-outfits-members-of-canadian-arff-operations/. 
  11. ↑ "首都机场引进美洲豹新型消防车-中国民航网". http://caacnews.com.cn/1/5/201911/t20191108_1285126.html. 
  12. ↑ "CAM :: Macau International Airport Co. Ltd.". https://www.camacau.com/en/MediaCentre/PressRoom/30609. 
  13. ↑ "Aeronáutica Civil dotó al aeropuerto El Edén de una moderna máquina de bomberos" (in es). https://www.eje21.com.co/2016/12/aeronautica-civil-doto-al-aeropuerto-el-eden-de-una-moderna-maquina-de-bomberos/. 
  14. ↑ "Zagreb Airport Firefighting and rescue unit". https://www.zagreb-airport.hr/business/newsroom/media-center/zagreb-airport-firefighting-and-rescue-unit/859. 
  15. ↑ "New Fire Rescue Vehicles" (in en-US). https://www.hermesairports.com/corporate/press-office/media-releases/new-fire-rescue-vehicles. 
  16. ↑ "Fiji Airports Announces Arrival of New Fire Fighting Vehicles to Enhance Safety and Operations" (in en). https://www.aci-asiapac.aero/media-centre/news/fiji-airports-announces-arrival-of-new-fire-fighting-vehicles-to-enhance-safety-and-operations. 
  17. ↑ upload@airport-suppliers.com (2019-04-08). "Here come the 37-ton “Panthers” – Introducing the new rescue vehicles of Helsinki Airport" (in en-GB). https://www.airport-suppliers.com/here-come-the-37-ton-panthers-introducing-the-new-rescue-vehicles-of-helsinki-airport/. 
  18. ↑ "Test and delivery of two 6×6 Panther fire trucks to Ahwaz Airport" (in en-US). https://sanginkar.com/%D8%AA%D8%B3%D8%AA-%D9%88-%D8%AA%D8%AD%D9%88%DB%8C%D9%84-%D8%AF%D9%88-%D8%AF%D8%B3%D8%AA%DA%AF%D8%A7%D9%87-%D8%AE%D9%88%D8%AF%D8%B1%D9%88-%D8%A2%D8%AA%D8%B4-%D9%86%D8%B4%D8%A7%D9%86%DB%8C-panther-6x6/. 
  19. ↑ "Reaching the Scene of an Aircraft Fire Within Three Minutes of Receiving a Dispatch Order. Striving to be the Safest Airport in the World— The Mission of the Airport Fire Department | Fly High" (in en). 2025-10-29. https://www.kansai-airports.co.jp/en/fly-high/e-251031-02-protection/. 
  20. ↑ "Rosenbauer". https://www.rosenbauer.com/en-us/news/deliveries/panther-6x6-jordanien~d-7427. 
  21. ↑ "«Rosenbauer Panther» әуеайлақтық өрт сөндіру автомобилі алғаш рет Астана әуежайында!". https://www.nn-airport.kz/news/2024/764. 
  22. ↑ "Kaunas Airport adds two Rosenbauer Panther vehicles to its fire rescue fleet" (in en). https://www.ltou.lt/en/news/kaunas-airport-adds-two-rosenbauer-panther-vehicles-to-its-fire-rescue-fleet. 
  23. ↑ "The Rosenbauer Panther 8×8 Fire Truck - Malta International Airport" (in en-GB). https://maltairport.com/corporate/news-media/media-kit/the-rosenbauer-panther-8x8-fire-truck/. 
  24. ↑ Šubara, Milana (2023-10-27). "Rozenbauer Panter 6X6 je novo vatrogasno vozilo Aerodroma Podgorica" (in sr). https://montenegroairports.com/novosti/rozenbauer-panter-6x6-je-novo-vatrogasno-vozilo-aerodroma-podgorica/. 
  25. ↑ Journal, Popular (2023-02-24). "လေယာဥ်မတော်တဆမှု အခြေအနေကြုံပါက အသင့်ရှိနေစေရန် ဇာတ်တိုက်လေ့ကျင့်မှု မန္တလေးတွင် ပြုလုပ်" (in en-US). https://www.popularmyanmar.com/%E1%80%9C%E1%80%B1%E1%80%9A%E1%80%AC%E1%80%A5%E1%80%BA%E1%80%99%E1%80%90%E1%80%B1%E1%80%AC%E1%80%BA%E1%80%90%E1%80%86%E1%80%99%E1%80%BE%E1%80%AF-%E1%80%A1%E1%80%81%E1%80%BC%E1%80%B1%E1%80%A1%E1%80%94/. 
  26. ↑ Aruba, Government of (2024-05-29). "Rein Hulst to join the Management Team of the Aruba Fire Department." (in en). Government of Aruba. https://www.gobierno.aw/en/rein-hulst-to-join-the-management-team-of-the-aruba-fire-department. 
  27. ↑ "St. Martin News Network - Two New Fire Trucks to Offer Advanced Technologies for PJIAE N.V.". https://smn-news.com/index.php/st-maarten-st-martin-news/42491-two-new-fire-trucks-to-offer-advanced-technologies-for-pjiae-n-v.html. 
  28. ↑ Seton, Mark (2025-03-05). "Christchurch International Airport receives first, fully electric RT at an airport in the Southern Hemisphere" (in en-GB). https://apfmag.com/christchurch-international-airport-receives-first-fully-electric-rt-at-an-airport-in-the-southern-hemisphere/. 
  29. ↑ "NADZAB AIRPORT RECEIVES NEW FIRE TRUCK" (in en). https://pnghauslain.com/nadzab-airport-receives-new-fire-truck/. 
  30. ↑ "Vnukovo Airport Announced the Best Rescuers and Drivers of Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting Service | Vnukovo Airport News" (in en). 2022-09-29. https://www.vnukovo.ru/en/about/press-office/news/2022-09-29-vnukovo-airport-announced-the-best-rescuers-and-drivers-of-aircraft-rescue-and-fire-fighting-service/. 
  31. ↑ "State-of-the-art fire appliance commissioned and added to fleet at RLB International Airport | WINNFM 98.9" (in en-US). 2025-12-13. https://www.winnmediaskn.com/state-of-the-art-fire-appliance-commissioned-and-added-to-fleet-at-rlb-international-airport/. 
  32. ↑ Luce, Josiah St (2025-07-19). "Government boosts Fire Service with $36.3M investment in new trucks" (in en-US). https://stluciatimes.com/171847/2025/07/government-boosts-fire-service-with-36-3m-investment-in-new-trucks/. 
  33. ↑ "PANTHER takes a detour" (in en). https://30yearspanther.rosenbauer.com/en/panther-takes-a-detour/. 
  34. ↑ 嘉聯科技股份有限公司. "桃園市政府消防局->消防車輛簡介" (in zh-Hant-TW). https://www.tyfd.gov.tw/cht/index.php?act=article&code=detail&ids=160&article_id=1104. 
  35. ↑ webmanagercenter.com; walid (2023-04-08). "Des équipements de sauvetage et d’extinction de classe mondiale pour les aéroports tunisiens" (in fr-FR). https://www.webmanagercenter.com/2023/04/08/505390/des-equipements-de-sauvetage-et-dextinction-de-classe-mondiale-pour-les-aeroports-tunisiens/. 
  36. ↑ "Large scale emergency-rescue services trainings at Boryspil Interntional Airport" (in en-US). 2021-09-15. https://kbp.aero/en/news/large-scale-emergency-rescue-services-trainings-boryspil-interntional-airport/. 
  37. ↑ "Rosenbauer". https://www.rosenbauer.com/en/news/deliveries/panther-6x6-anguilla-fire-rescue-service~d-8364. 
  38. ↑ "Rosenbauer". https://www.rosenbauer.com/de/news/auslieferungen/4x-panther-6x6-bermuda-fire-service~d-10873. 
  39. ↑ "Grissom's fire department brings new truck into fleet" (in en-US). Nellis Air Force Base. https://www.nellis.af.mil/News/Article/2501593/grissoms-fire-department-brings-new-truck-into-fleet/. 
  40. ↑ cand.com.vn. "Kiểm tra công tác PCCC tại Cảng hàng không quốc tế Tân Sơn Nhất" (in vi). https://cand.com.vn/hoat-dong-ll-cand/kiem-tra-cong-tac-pccc-tai-cang-hang-khong-quoc-te-tan-son-nhat-i642145/. 
  41. ↑ Thành Long (3 November 2022). "Diễn tập cứu nạn tại sân bay Quốc tế Đà Nẵng". Voice of Vietnam. https://vov.vn/xa-hoi/dien-tap-cuu-nan-tai-san-bay-quoc-te-da-nang-post981571.vov. 
  42. ↑ “Sentinel Prime (DOTM)”. Transformers Wiki. https://tfwiki.net/wiki/Sentinel_Prime_(DOTM). Retrieved 2025-11-20.



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