YK55 CCA Rosenbauer Panther

This is a Rosenbauer Panther Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting Vehicle which was new to Newcastle International Airport in September 2005. This vehicle features many innovative features such as remote controlled roof and bumper turrets for spraying water and an windscreen which can clear water droplets instantly without the use of windscreen wipers. The rear view of the same vehicle. The all wheel drive truck has two diesel engines, with one used for propulsion and the other for pumping water and foam and has a top speed of 115 km/h. It is seen here wearing its purple and white corporate livery next to the airport's fire training rig.