LA's Wildfires Would've Been Much Worse If It Weren't For These Aircraft
The Los Angeles fires first started on January 7, 2025, as a result of strong winds. According to NBC, the first area to be ...
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Here’s what it’s like to manage Cal Fire’s aircraft during a massive wildfire
Smaller tankers can drop to about 150 feet when releasing retardant. Large tankers like DC-10s and the 747 SuperTanker give notification far in advance of reaching the zone. Large tankers have a ...
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Forest fires in Bolivia: half a million hectares, 1.700 fighters and a Super tanker
Morales also announced the hiring of a Boeing 747 Supertanker. The plane which can carry up to 70,400 liters of water is the largest aerial firefighting aircraft Bolivian authorities warned this ...
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Boeing Donates $1 Million To Support Los Angeles' Deadly Wildfire Recovery
These planes are highly capable, as it can carry plenty of passengers and cargo.The 747 SuperTanker remains the largest airtanker in the world. However, it retired in 2021, when it was sold to ...