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AIR TANKER [6 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-11-19
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Types of Aircraft
- Fire-Fighting Techniques
- Brush, Prairie and Forest Fires
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- land-based airtanker
1, record 1, English, land%2Dbased%20airtanker
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A fixed-wing aircraft that operates from and must return to a designated airtanker base from which they are loaded with fire retardant or suppressant. 1, record 1, English, - land%2Dbased%20airtanker
Record 1, Key term(s)
- land based airtanker
- land-based air tanker
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Types d'aéronefs
- Manœuvres d'intervention (incendies)
- Incendies de végétation
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- avion-citerne à basse terrestre
1, record 1, French, avion%2Dciterne%20%C3%A0%20basse%20terrestre
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Aéronef à voilure fixe qui opère à partir d'une base d'avions-citernes désignée et qui doit y retourner, d'où il est chargé d'un retardateur ou d'un suppresseur de feu. 1, record 1, French, - avion%2Dciterne%20%C3%A0%20basse%20terrestre
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2008-06-05
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Types of Aircraft
- Fire-Fighting and Rescue Equipment
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- water bomber
1, record 2, English, water%20bomber
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- water-bomber 2, record 2, English, water%2Dbomber
correct
- waterbomber 2, record 2, English, waterbomber
correct
- water tanker aircraft 3, record 2, English, water%20tanker%20aircraft
correct
- water-tanker aircraft 4, record 2, English, water%2Dtanker%20aircraft
correct
- air tanker aircraft 5, record 2, English, air%20tanker%20%20aircraft
correct
- firefighting aircraft 6, record 2, English, firefighting%20aircraft
correct
- air tanker 7, record 2, English, air%20tanker
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An aircraft fitted with tanks and equipment for releasing fire retardants ... for forest suppression. 7, record 2, English, - water%20bomber
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
One of the most capable of all air tanker aircraft, the C-130 is used by numerous agencies. The C-130 is equipped with MAFFS, Modular Airborne Fire Fighting System. It is designed to quickly convert the aircraft into an air tanker. The system consists of a total of seven components aboard the aircraft plus a ground based air compressor. It is capable of being installed on the C-130 in about 120 minutes. Replenishment of compressed air and retardant is accomplished in a little over 15 minutes. The MAFFS on board system holds 3,000 gallons which can be delivered in 6 to 8 seconds. 8, record 2, English, - water%20bomber
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The CL215 is a CANADAIR-produced plane designed for the purpose of fighting forest fires. It is the only plane that was designed for that purpose from the beginning. 9, record 2, English, - water%20bomber
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Water bomber kit. 9, record 2, English, - water%20bomber
Record 2, Key term(s)
- fire fighting aircraft
- fire-fighting aircraft
- airtanker
- airtanker aircraft
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Types d'aéronefs
- Matériel de secours et de lutte (incendies)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- bombardier à eau
1, record 2, French, bombardier%20%C3%A0%20eau
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- bombardier d'eau 2, record 2, French, bombardier%20d%27eau
correct, masculine noun
- avion anti-incendie 3, record 2, French, avion%20anti%2Dincendie
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Avion de lutte contre les incendies. 4, record 2, French, - bombardier%20%C3%A0%20eau
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Boîte de montage pour bombardier à eau. 5, record 2, French, - bombardier%20%C3%A0%20eau
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2005-04-13
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Airfields
- Brush, Prairie and Forest Fires
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- airtanker base
1, record 3, English, airtanker%20base
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- air tanker base 2, record 3, English, air%20tanker%20%20base
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An operational base, either permanent or temporary, at which airtankers are held in readiness for action on fires. 1, record 3, English, - airtanker%20base
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[An airtanker base] includes dispatch facilities, crew day quarters, limited equipment storage, and administrative facilities. May also be equipped to provide fire retardant. 1, record 3, English, - airtanker%20base
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Aérodromes
- Incendies de végétation
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- base d'avion-citerne
1, record 3, French, base%20d%27avion%2Dciterne
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Aéroport permanent ou temporaire utilisé comme une base d'opération pour des avions-citernes. 1, record 3, French, - base%20d%27avion%2Dciterne
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1996-06-04
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Laws and Regulations
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- National Air Tanker Fleet Cooperative Supply Agreement
1, record 4, English, National%20Air%20Tanker%20Fleet%20Cooperative%20Supply%20Agreement
correct, Canada
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Titres de lois et de règlements
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Accord fédéral-provincial de collaboration relative à la flotte nationale d'avions-citernes
1, record 4, French, Accord%20f%C3%A9d%C3%A9ral%2Dprovincial%20de%20collaboration%20relative%20%C3%A0%20la%20flotte%20nationale%20d%27avions%2Dciternes
correct, Canada
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1985-10-17
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Air Navigation Aids
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- national air tanker fleet aircraft 1, record 5, English, national%20air%20tanker%20fleet%20aircraft
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Aides à la navigation aérienne
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- flotte nationale d'avions citernes
1, record 5, French, flotte%20nationale%20d%27avions%20citernes
feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1984-11-27
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Air Transport
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- National Air Tanker Fleet 1, record 6, English, National%20Air%20Tanker%20Fleet
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
- Transport aérien
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- Flotte nationale d'avions citernes 1, record 6, French, Flotte%20nationale%20d%27avions%20citernes
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
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