Summary
Rosenbauer Panther is a model of airport crash tender produced by Austrian manufacturer Rosenbauer.
| Rosenbauer Panther | |
|---|---|
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| Overview | |
| Type | Airport Crash Tender |
| Manufacturer | Rosenbauer |
| Production | 1991 |
| Assembly | Europe, North America and Asia |
| Designer | Kristian Fenzl |
| Body and chassis | |
| Platform | Rosenbauer Simba |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | Volvo D16 |
| Power output | 700hp, 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 12,300 mm 8x8 |
| Width | 3,000 mm 4x4, 6x6, 8x8 2,500 mm 6x6s |
| Height | 3,650 mm 4x4, 6x6s
3,750 mm 6x6 4,000 mm 8x8 |
| Curb weight | 26,000 kg 4x4
33,000 kg 6x6s 39,000 kg 6x6 52,000 kg 8x8 |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Rosenbauer Simba |
It exists in 4x4, 6x6 and 8x8 versions. 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 edit
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 on the Hanover show the new vehicle was designed by Kristain Fenzl based on an MAN 36.1000 VFAEG chassis which was powered by MAN 22litre vee-12 charge-cooled diesel producing 735kW (990hp) at 2,300rpm weighing at 36 tons the vehicle was capable to propel 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 edit
- Panther 4x4
- Panther 6x6s
- Panther 6x6
- Panther 8x8
Capacity edit
| 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 8x8 | 12,500 | 7500x2 | 500 | 9,000[3] |
In popular culture edit
In the film Transformers: Dark of the Moon Sentinel Prime's alternate mode is a Rosenbauer Panther.[4] For the film, the 6x6 version was chosen and repainted to red and black colour with tinted windows and autobot graphics to match the visual appearance of Sentinel Prime. Later Rosenbauer granted Transformers a sub brand of Hasbro Toy Company to produce a toy replica of the Sentinel Prime Panther vehicle, the toy sold over 300 million units.
In the fifteenth series of Fireman Sam, Jupiter is loosely redesigned entirely by Joe Sparks as a Rosenbauer Panther with a telescoping ladder to make it a Turntable Ladder Combined Rescue Pump.
See also edit
References edit
- ^ "Rosenbauer Panther". Bloomberg L.P. Retrieved 3 Feb 2015.
- ^ "Panther goes on the prowl | 21st May 1992 | The Commercial Motor Archive". archive.commercialmotor.com. Retrieved 2023-05-19.
- ^ "Modern fire fighting vehicles | Rosenbauer PANTHER". www.rosenbauer.com (in German). Retrieved 2023-05-20.
- ^ Eric Hagen. "Rosenbauer America helps give life to 'Sentinel Prime'". Rosenbauer America. Archived from the original on 2015-02-03. Retrieved 3 Feb 2015.
External links edit
- Official description