Rosenbauer airport fleet order for Dutch defence
The Dutch Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract for 26 Rosenbauer PANTHER 6×6 vehicles to renew the airport firefighting vehicle fleet in the Netherlands.
Rosenbauer announced that the order will be handled by Kenbri Fire Fighting, its exclusive partner in the Netherlands, and the vehicles will replace the crash tenders currently in use at airports.
Andreas Zeller, Chief Sales Officer at Rosenbauer International AG, said: “This order once again highlights the strong international position of the Rosenbauer PANTHER as a leading aircraft rescue firefighting vehicle.
“Together with our long-standing partner Kenbri, we’re making a significant contribution to the safety and operational capability of local airport fire services.
“The fact that we are part of a comprehensive fleet modernization program confirms that customers have confidence in our technology, quality, and service expertise throughout the entire product life cycle,”
Rosenbauer vehicles include HRET and roof turret configurations
Rosenbauer said seven vehicles will be delivered with high reach extendable turrets (HRET) and 19 vehicles will be equipped with roof turrets.
The HRET units include an extendable telescopic arm that reaches around 16 metres and allows firefighting from a distance.
Water, foam or extinguishing powder can be dispensed with precision through the extinguishing arm.
The roof turret vehicles use electrically remote controlled turrets with flow rates of up to 9,000 litres per minute and throw ranges exceeding 90 metres.
The vehicles accelerate from 0 to 80 km/h in less than 33 seconds to support rapid response to major fires.
PANTHER 6×6 designed for airport firefighting operations
Rosenbauer said the PANTHER 6×6 is designed for airport use and includes high engine performance and off road capability.
The vehicles also include high extinguishing agent capacity with pumping and monitoring systems designed for rapid firefighting operations.
The crash tested cabin is ergonomically designed with all round visibility and assistance systems intended to support crew safety and comfort.
The vehicles comply with international International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards and are tailored to the operational requirements of Dutch airport fire services.