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AIR TANKER AIRCRAFT [2 records]

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Record 1 2008-06-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Types of Aircraft
  • Fire-Fighting and Rescue Equipment
DEF

An aircraft fitted with tanks and equipment for releasing fire retardants ... for forest suppression.

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.

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.

PHR

Water bomber kit.

Key term(s)
  • fire fighting aircraft
  • fire-fighting aircraft
  • airtanker
  • airtanker aircraft

French

Domaine(s)
  • Types d'aéronefs
  • Matériel de secours et de lutte (incendies)
DEF

Avion de lutte contre les incendies.

PHR

Boîte de montage pour bombardier à eau.

Spanish

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Record 2 1985-10-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Air Navigation Aids

French

Domaine(s)
  • Aides à la navigation aérienne

Spanish

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