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Aircraft

Key to the rapid initial attack strategy is the use of Aerotech's purpose built fire bombing air-tankers.

The Air Tractor 802 F (AT 802F) is widely recognised as the most effective air-tanker world wide for ‘rapid initial attack’. With huge power and payload coming from the Pratt & Whitney PT-6 turbine engine, Aerotech’s fleet of Air Tractor aircraft are the driving force in aerial fire fighting.

The Air tractor is fast to get airborne and has a ferry-speed of over 300km/h, this combined with Aerotech’s access to remote strips results in a great formula for effective aerial fire fighting. The aircraft are extremely rugged, which is necessary for landing at remote airstrips to access water. They are fast and extremely maneuverable, enabling access to tight areas and allowing fast turns in a short radius to attack the critical area of the fire.

All Aerotech's aircraft are fitted with sophisticated onboard technology, enabling pilots to choose the requested coverage level and amount of water /retardant/gel to be dropped with pinpoint accuracy. More commonly called the fire gate, this technology delivers absolute precision in aerial fire fighting and ultimately saves property and most importantly lives.

The specific details of our aircraft for fire fighting operations are shown below:

Load Capacity 3,100 litres

Response Time

 3 minutes
Reload Time 2 minutes
Range 800 nautical miles
Horse Power 1,350
Speed 160 knots
Fuel Burn / Hour 300 litres per hour
Fuel Endurance 5 hours
Max water delivered 37,000 litres per hour