Outstanding Everywhere.

Welcome to the world of PANTHER.

The Rosenbauer PANTHER is one of the most successful, efficient and versatile aircraft rescue and firefighting vehicles in the world. Its powerful performance and multiple award-winning design make it the most modern firefighting vehicle of our time. Embark on a journey through time and discover the world of the PANTHER from a new perspective.

30 Years PANTHER - The PANTHER No. 1 comes to the museum

Strong concept.

Always on the cutting edge.

First class performance.

Extinguishing with high tech.

Versatile use.

In the natural environment.

Driving performance at the highest level.

Outstanding driving dynamics.

1991

Presentation of the first PANTHER 8x8 on MAN chassis as part of a vehicle parade on the occasion of the company's 125th anniversary and receipt of the Austrian State Prize for Design.

1992

After the PANTHER was presented in 1991, the first PANTHER was delivered to Geneva Airport, Switzerland, in 1992.

1998

Presentation of the 2nd Generation PANTHER FL 6x6 in aluminum technology on Freightliner chassis at the IAFC trade fair in Louisville, Kentucky.

1999

In 1999 the motor-pump unit was integrated into the rear of the PANTHER 8x8 for the first time. In addition, Munich Airport will receive the first PANTHER 8x8 AT in aluminum.

2000

The aluminum series is completed in 2000 with the PANTHER 4x4.

2003

In 2003, Rosenbauer started producing its own chassis for the PANTHER 6x6 and PANTHER 4x4 in Wyoming, Minnesota.

2005

Rosenbauer presents the 3rd generation of the PANTHER at Interschutz in Hannover. In the same year, Dubai Airport receives the first PANTHER 8x8 MA5 and the first PANTHER 6x6 is delivered to Newcastle Airport, Great Britain.

2007

Rosenbauer develops and builds its own four-axle chassis with two drive motors for the PANTHER 8x8 CA7.

2012

22 years after the presentation of the first PANTHER, number 999 is delivered to Düsseldorf Airport,1,000 to Stansted London Airport, and 1,001 to Doha airport.

2013

Rosenbauer expands the PANTHER portfolio with the PANTHER 6x6 S, which has a width of 2.5m and was specially developed for use at smaller, regional or national airports.

2015

Rosenbauer is presenting the 4th Generation of the PANTHER 6x6 and PANTHER 4x4 at Interschutz 2015.

2017

Rosenbauer is presenting the 4th Generation of the PANTHER 8x8.

2020

In 2020 the 2,000 PANTHER will be delivered to Fort Lauderdale Airport in the USA, which will be ceremoniously put into service as part of a pushback ceremony.

2021

There’s a reason to celebrate in 2021. The PANTHER has a lost none of its fascination after 30 years.