1. PANTHER Rosenbauer ARFF vehicles
CTIF ARFF Meeting Zurich
Wolfgang Voraberger

2. PANTHER Content
History
Concept
Modules / Components
Model range

3. PANTHER History A success story
PANTHER 8x8
Presentation
1991
First PANTHER
Airport Geneva
1992
19.000l Tank capacity
PANTHER 8x8 CA7
2007
PANTHER CA
2005
40 PANTHER 6x6 FL
for China
1998
Aluminum Technologie
PANTHER 6x6 FL
1997
PANTHER 8x8 AT
1999
with Volvo engines
PANTHER VO
2012
PANTHER 6x6 new
2015
SIMBA
1980

4. PANTHER History In duty all over the world
Nearly 1,400 PANTHER
in more than 80 countries
As at

5. PANTHER General concept
A concept for a model range
High class quality
Innovative technology
Integrated solutions Chassis, Superstructure, Extinguishing components, Control from single source
CAN-Bus system, OnBoard Diagnoses and Telematic solutions for fleet management for maximum functionality
Outstanding design
Compliant to all relevant standards

6. PANTHER 6x6 & 4x4 new Faster. Stronger. Safer.
Safety
Crash tested cabin (according ECE R29-3)
Passenger protection (e. g. airbags)
Driver assistance systems (RSC, Anti-collision-guard, Tyre pressure control)
Operational and usage comfort
Maximum loading room
Optimum serviceability
Intuitive operation
Extinguishing and driving performance
New pumps and turrets
Driveline performance package
Better driving dynamics

7. PANTHER Chassis Prooven chassis solutions
Chassis in 4x4, 6x6, 8x8 configuration
PANTHER 6x6 S with 2,5 m width for on road driving
High quality components
Rear engine for a optimized weight and space balance
Frame made of box section longitudinal bars for optimized torsional stiffness
Outstanding on- and offroad driving performance with single axle suspension with coil springs
Low center of gravity for maximum driving performance

8. PANTHER Chassis
Ladder type box frame with welded tubular cross members for best torsional stiffness
Integrated body mounts
Internal end external coating
Up to 39 ton gross vehicle weight (6x6)
Up to 52 ton gross vehicle weight (8x8)
Drum and Disc brakes
Reliable components
Volvo Engine with 700 HP / 3,150 Nm / Euro 5 certified
PANTHER 6x6 new optional with Euro 6 / 750 HP / 3,500 Nm
8x8 with 2 engines (1,400 HP)
Twin Disc Power Divider and Gearbox (4x4 / 6x6)
Allision gearbox (with 8x8)

9. PANTHER 6x6 new Chassis – Highlights PANTHER new
Disc brakes also with tyres 16R20 (and 445/80R25)
RSC Roll stability control system (PANTHER 6x6 new) Detection of lateral acceleration when cornering, in case lateral acceleration is too high  active reduction of engine torque in combination with active braking of rear axles
Performance package
Engine Volvo Euro 6 (750 HP / 3,500 Nm)
Twin Disc 8-speed-gearbox
Lower center of gravity for enhanced driving performance

10. PANTHER Superstructure
Durable body components
Cabin made in aluminum framework with GRP and ABS covers
Polypropylene water / foam tank
Body modules of laser cutted, bended aluminum sheet metal with GRP / ABS covers
Low body weight for maximum load capacity
Tested for a life time under roughest conditions

11. PANTHER Cabin Rigid structure for maximum safety
Spacious design with ergonomic interior
Seating for up to 6 crew members
Ergonomic one man operation possible
Hinged doors 90° opening for easy exit also with BA
Coach type doors optionally available (pneumatically operated)
Left / right off center steering position
Roof access hatch
Standard roof window

12. PANTHER 6x6 & 4x4 new Cabin Highlights
Panoramaview due to
Full glass cabin
Compact dashboard
Slim A-pillars

13. PANTHER 6x6 & 4x4 new Cabin Highlights
Real crashtest acc. ECE R29-3
Side airbag system with belt pretensioners
Tiltable center console enables walkthrough between driver & co-driver
Two colour interiour lighting
Easy service access through folding dashboard covers
Floor mats can be taken out for easy cleaning
Optimized cabin suspension

14. PANTHER 6x6 & 4x4 new Cabin Highlights
Driver‘s seat for multiple adjustment possibilities for superior side stability also in high speed driving conditions
Equipment compartment integrated in entrance steps
Roof window as standard for optimum view to roof turret
Electrically darkening roof window
Electrically opening sliding window

15. PANTHER Control system
Positioning of control switches for an intuitive operation
Control of pump via Rosenbauer LCS display control
Full feedback information of state of vehicle and pump systems in driver‘s or pump display and directly within buttons
Ergonomic one man operation possible
DEVS (Driver enhanced vision system) optionally available
Pump control duplicated on outside control panel

16. PANTHER 6x6 & 4x4 new Control system - Highlights
New Joysticks with illuminated buttons
Lightguide function for pistol grip (roof turret)
LEDs in Joysticks indicating water flow and operation mode
Check of oil levels by pressing a button in the cabin
Birdview system Showing surrounding field of vehicle from top view in cabin
Anti – Collission – Guard Acoustic and visual warning about obstacles on track
Tyre pressure control system with warning in case tyre pressure is not OK

17. PANTHER 6x6 & 4x4 new Lighting
Full LED lighting (also driving lights possible)
Daytime running light for increase visibility, combined with blinker and position light
LED scene lights
LED compartment lighting
New external tank indicators for increased visibility

18. PANTHER 6x6 and 4x4 new Pump & Engine compartment Highlights
Lightweight, self supporting structure out of Aluminum
Removeable panels allow for quick service access
Increased storage space
New opening concept where lower hatch is step at the same time
Full LED lighting of compartments
Electronic modules (with fuse boxes) for each compartment for quick failure identification

19. PANTHER Firefighting system
Extinguishing components for maximum efficiency
Pumps up to 10,000 l/min
Turrets up to 9,000 l/min electronic controlled
High class foam proportioning systems including compressed air foam systems
Electro – pneumatic controls with 2 override / fallback levels
High reach extendable turret up to 20m

20. PANTHER Pump Pump N100 up to 10,000 l/min (8x8)
Pump N80 (N65) up to 9,000 l/min (6x6/4x4)
High strength light alloy or seawater resistant gunmetal
Maintenance free mechanical sealing
Stainless steel shaft
Piston priming system
High pressure pump (optional) up to bar
LCS control system

21. PANTHER Pump drive Twin Disc Power Divider (6x6)
Dual engine system (8x8)
Unrestricted Pump-and-Roll
Engine driven hot-shift PTO
Drive shaft to fire pump

22. PANTHER Foam proportioning system
Fully automatic system
Electro – mechanical or electronic controlled FIXMIX 2.0 for N80/N65 in 6x6/4x4
Electronic controlled FOAMATIC E for N100 in 8x8
Instant change of proportioning rate without re-adjustment
Manual backup system
Flash CAFS system (optional)

23. PANTHER 6x6 & 4x4 new Pump system highlights
New pumps up to 9,000 l/min
New foam admixing system FIXMIX 2.0 with higher accuracy already at low flow
FIXMIX 2.0 E self regulating in case of viscosity change of foam compound
Better service access for oil refilling
Low vibration pump mount

24. PANTHER Turrets
Turrets for a flow range from 1,500 l / min up to 9,000 l/min
Electronically controlled from the cabin
Point and aim control pistol grip for roof turret
ChemCore nozzle optionally available for all turrets
Override system available

25. PANTHER 6x6 & 4x4 new Turrets - Highlights
New roof turret RM80
Up to 9,000 l/min
Max. throw range 100m (water)
Compact design
New turret RM35
For use as roof, bumper or HVLA turret
Up to 4,750 l/min
Max. throw range 80m (water)
With or without cover available
HVLA lowers bumper turret to a level of 0,5 m above ground

26. PANTHER STINGER with turret RM65C
Max. height: 16.5 meters (measured from ground) – option: 20 m
max. width: 11.5 meters (from rotation point) – option: 14 m
Stinger turnable +/- 30°
RM65C water flow
up to 6,000 l/min (1,585 USgpm) in stow position
3,800 l/min (1,000 USgpm) in extended position
infinite adjustable from fog pattern to full jet
hydraulically actuated piercing tool

27. PANTHER STINGER / piercing tool
Hydraulically actuated
can be turned up and down
has it‘s own drive and shoot mechanism
hardened steel tip
injects water where it is needed

28. PANTHER Model range Top class Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting
PANTHER 8x8
The Benchmark
PANTHER 6x6
The Allrounder
PANTHER 6x6 S
The Sprinter
PANTHER 4x4
The compact one
PANTHER 4x4 Air

29. PANTHER 8x8

30. PANTHER 8x8 2 separate VOLVO engines with combined 1,400 hp
Euro 5 emission rate
<25 sec from 0 to 80 kph
Top speed 135 kph
Cabin up to 6 people
up to 16,800 l water tank
up to 2,200 l foam tank
Pump output up to 10,000 l / min
Roof and bumper monitor
CAN Bus Control System
GVW 52,000 kg

31. PANTHER 8x8

32. PANTHER 6x6 new

33. PANTHER 6x6 new
VOLVO Engine up to 700 HP (Euro 5) and up to 750 HP (Euro 6)
<30 sec from 0 to 80 kph
Top speed 115 kph
Cabin up to 6 people
up to 12,500 l water tank
up to 1,500 l foam tank
Pump output up to 9,000 l / min
Roof and bumper turret
CAN Bus Control System
GVW up to 39,000 kg

34. PANTHER 6x6

35. PANTHER 6x6 S

36. PANTHER 6x6 S VOLVO Engine 700 HP Euro 5 emission rate
28 sec from 0 to 80 kph
Top speed 115 kph
Cabin up to 5 people
up to 9,100 l water tank
up to 1,200l foam tank
Pump output 6,000 l / min
Roof and bumper turret
CAN Bus Control System
GVW up to 33,000 kg

37. PANTHER 4x4 new

38. PANTHER 4x4 new VOLVO Engine up to 700 HP Euro 5 emmission rate
22 sec from 0 to 80 kph
Top speed 115 kph
Cabin up to 6 people
up to 6,200 l water tank
up to 750 l foam tank
Pump output up to 7,000 l / min
Roof and bumper turret
CAN Bus Control System
GVW up to 26,000 kg (disc brake)

39. Thank you!
Rosenbauer International AG Leonding, Paschinger Str. 90, Austria Tel: , Fax: