Thiruvananthapuram, Feb. 14 -- Strengthening its Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) capabilities, Thiruvananthapuram International Airport has inducted three state-of-the-art Panther CFT crash fire tenders from Rosenbauer, significantly boosting its emergency response preparedness.
Powered by a robust 700 HP engine, each Panther CFT can accelerate from 0 to 80 km/h in under 30 seconds, ensuring swift response during critical situations on the runway or within airport premises.
The rapid acceleration and high-performance engineering of the vehicles are expected to enhance operational efficiency during aircraft emergencies.
Each crash fire tender is equipped with 12,500 litres of water, 1,500 litres of foam, and 250 kilograms of dry c...