MAN TGM CC Turntable Ladder Berliner Feuerwehr

MAN TGM CC Turntable Ladder Berliner Feuerwehr

1:87 Scale model produced in finely detailed High Quality Plastic. This model features lots of expertly applied details as based on the prototype.

Features

• 1:87 Scale Model
• High Quality Plastic
• Vehicle type: Turntable ladder (Drehleiter / DLK)
• Operator: Feuerwehr Berlin
• Chassis: MAN TGM CC
• Equipment: Rosenbauer aerial ladder system
• Colour: Operational red
• Manufacturer: Herpa
• Scale: HO (1:87)
• Release: Special anniversary edition (2026)

Details:

Model Details

The Herpa MAN TGM CC Turntable Ladder “Fire Brigade Berlin” (item 099257) is a finely detailed HO scale collector model representing a modern German Drehleiter (DLK) aerial ladder truck operated by Feuerwehr Berlin. Finished in bright operational red with authentic service markings, this model reproduces a real-life turntable ladder vehicle used for firefighting, rescue operations, and high-rise access in one of Europe’s busiest urban fire services.

Produced as a special edition anniversary model, this release reflects Herpa’s ongoing documentation of Berlin’s evolving emergency fleet, particularly its modern aerial ladder units used in urban firefighting and technical rescue.

Historical Background

Turntable ladder vehicles have been a core component of German fire brigades for over a century. Originally developed in the early 20th century as manually operated or mechanically assisted ladders, they evolved into fully hydraulic aerial platforms capable of rapid deployment in dense urban environments.

The Berlin Fire Brigade operates a modern fleet of DLK (Drehleiter mit Korb) vehicles designed for high-rise firefighting, casualty evacuation, and access to elevated structures. These vehicles are essential in cities like Berlin, where multi-storey residential and commercial buildings dominate the skyline.

The MAN TGM chassis provides a stable and powerful base for aerial ladder systems, offering the structural strength required for extended reach operations. Combined with modern Rosenbauer ladder technology, these vehicles allow firefighters to perform rescues and firefighting tasks at significant heights while maintaining precision and safety.