Whether its used for fertilizing forests, spraying huge cotton fields, or spraying dispersant on oil spills, this plane has the productivity and. Fire boss amphibious single engine air tanker forest fire. Fire boss air tractor at 802f fire boss amphibious single engine air tanker. New air tractor 802u surveillance aircraft flies across the atlantic to farnborough airshow. From a nearby water source, the 802f fire boss can deliver up to 14,000 gallons per hour for extended attack or ground support. The 800gallon capacity airplane, air tractors largest, took off from air tractor on a northeast heading toward its new home in arkansas to work as a single engine air tanker. Mike rhodes, a flight test pilot for air tractor, takes the prototype. Single engine air tanker modified for night firefighting fire aviation.
The at802f originates from a line of rugged agricultural aircraft built to. The air tractor at 802 is an agricultural and firefighting aircraft that first flew in the united states in october 1990. Examples include the air tractor at802, which can deliver around 800 us gallons. Republic of cyprus takes delivery of at802f aerial fire magazine. Other formats zip files has enclosed some textures. Air tractor releases 800th aircraft in at802 series. Aerial firefighting is the use of aircraft and other aerial resources to combat wildfires. With nearly 15 years of realworld results, the fire boss conversion draws. Drop after drop by air tractor 802 single engine air tankers seats, including amphibious fire boss variants, was captured during early. The air tractor at802 is an agricultural and firefighting aircraft that first flew in the united states in october 1990.
No other amphibious scooper air tanker attacks wildlandurban interface fires with. In the face of this increasingly frequent threat, air tractor s at802f single engine air tanker is fast gaining popularity among firefighting services in many mediterranean and balkan countries. Four of the six aircraft are a special type made by air tractor, known as the at 802f fire boss. At the end of 2011, it announced its future tanker would be based on the avro rj85. The most wellknown example here is an at802f air tractor and the fire boss, which is a model at802f fitted with floats. The at 802 series is the worlds largest single engine aircraft, and its popularity reflects the industrys trend to larger highproduction turbine. Once the tempo and scale of the fires across the country grew, the australian government sent a request for two more. Theres only one single engine air tanker known around the world as the most effective aircraft for initial and extended attack on small and large wildfires. Used air tractor at802 f single engine turboprop aircraft for sale on used airplanes, aircraft sales, used planes for sale, used aircraft for sale, airplane classifieds, aircraft classifieds, used airplanes for sale, jet for sale, helicopters for sale, business jet for sale. The at 802 carries a chemical hopper between the engine firewall and the cockpit. Jun 04, 2016 air tractor at802f initial attack firefighter duration. I promised a second look at the aircraft of aerial firefightin. The pilot was not injured, according to bill yearwood with transportation safety board. Air tractor s gen ii fire retardant dispersal system frds is the industrys most advanced and proven single engine air tanker fire gate.
The at802 comes in two basic fuselage forms, the standard tandem twoseater at802 and the at802a singleseater. Single engine air tankers seat fire prevention and control. The at802 carries a chemical hopper between the engine firewall and the cockpit. Two waterscooping air tankers dropping water on the princeton fire in ventura county, california interrupted a media briefing on november 7. The air tractor 802f fire boss amphibious air tanker was scooping water from puntzi lake at about 2. An at802f air tractor check out the fire words on the. On this day in aviation 24 july 1934 by francois vebr nazi germanys navy, known as the kriegsmarine, possessed in its arsenal some of the most impressive ships of its time. When equipped with amphibious floats installed by wipaire, the at 802f becomes the fire boss scooper air tanker, able to land on and scoop water from nearby lakes, rivers and reservoirs. Purposebuilt and faacertificated for aerial firefighting, the at802f single engine air tanker seat has amassed two decades of safe performance and fire suppression excellence around the world. Used air tractor at 802 f single engine turboprop aircraft for sale on used airplanes, aircraft sales, used planes for sale, used aircraft for sale, airplane classifieds, aircraft classifieds, used airplanes for sale, jet for sale, helicopters for sale, business jet for sale. There will be one located in fort collins and one in rifle as primary home base locations but the aircraft can be moved anywhere in the state for prepositioning or for initial attack on any fire where they are needed. The air tractor is a series of single engine agricultural aircraft produced by the american manufacturer air tractor, inc early air tractors are equipped with radial.
September 2012 edition in english by agair update issuu. Final report, november 2008 the fire boss is a design of wipaire, inc. Seats single engine air tankers are shortrange, small, oneperson aircraft with less than approximately 1,000 gallons of usable retardant capacity. Take a ride on board an air tractor at802f fire boss as it flies as number 2 of a flight of 3 at802fs involved in a fire fighting operation in the mountains near caserta, in.
Fire boss air tractor at802f fire boss amphibious single engine air tanker. Air tractor 802f fire tanker for fs 2004 the at802 series is the worlds largest single engine aircraft, and its popularity reflects the industrys trend to larger highproduction turbine equipment. The two official models are at802 two seat cockpit and at802a single seat cockpit. Apr 26, 20 designed from the wheels up for aerial firefighting, the at 802f single engine air tanker combines agility, performance, high reliability, and pinpoint accuracy with a versatility that allows it. The at802 series is the worlds largest single engine aircraft, and its popularity reflects the industrys trend to larger highproduction turbine equipment. Send me an email if you want to support this site buying the original theaviationist. Field air operates six of these aircraft, and its air tractor dealership supports the operation of approximately forty more around australia. Watch four fire boss air tankers make it rain in british columbia. Feb 11, 2008 at 802f single engine air tanker technical notes only cinema4d r10 has materials and textures. First at802f frds gen iii firegates installed on u. Ten tanker air carrier brought a single example of their dc10 air tanker to australia early in the season. That article focused on the concept, tactics and state of aerial firefighting.
Bomber 911 n17085 was contracted by the nsw rfs and based at raaf richmond. At 802f a single engine airtanker for more than two decades now, the air tractor at 802 has served with distinction at the front lines of wildfires in canada and around the globe. Mar 09, 2016 two waterscooping air tankers dropping water on the princeton fire in ventura county, california interrupted a media briefing on november 7. The airplane sale was facilitated by long time air tractor dealer lane aviation. Air tractors at802f single engine air tanker is gaining popularity among firefighting services in mediterranean and balkan countries that have battled waves of. It first flew in the united states in october 1990 and is manufactured by air tractor inc. The at802f also at802af are aerial firefighting variants equipped with special mission equipment for the given role and the fire boss is an at802f offshoot that features floats for amphibious operations. Sep 09, 2015 history one at 802f twoseater ordered in february 2009. Eastern europe operations at802f field report air tractor. This makes the air tractor at 802f not only the most popular single engine air tanker seat in australia, but also around the world. The at802f is fast, agile and purposebuilt for rapid response firefighting. Air tractor at802f initial attack firefighter youtube. Since 1995 asu has modified more than 1,300 aircraft for aerial application at night, including the thrush s2r, pzlmielec m18, and rotorcraft such as the bell 206 and.
Identity delivered fatenotes fd1 0335 n41692 oct 2009 pictures n. At802f fire boss archives page 2 of 3 fire aviation. The first air tanker appeared to just miss the crowd of reporters and cameras, but the aim of the second was better. Asu to add night firefighting capability to one of their air tractor at802f single engine air tankers. If a firefighting model 802 is equipped with the air tractor computerized firegate, we call it an at802f or at802af. The air tractor at802 is an agricultural aircraft that may also be adapted into firefighting or armed versions. Nov 25, 2003 air tractor 802f fire tanker for fs 2004 the at 802 series is the worlds largest single engine aircraft, and its popularity reflects the industrys trend to larger highproduction turbine equipment. The at 802 comes in two basic fuselage forms, the standard tandem twoseater at 802 and the at 802a single seater. Bill gabbert of fire aviation wrote an excellent article in early september about north american air tankers under contract in new south wales, australia this summer our winter. Julian cordle last november, i brought you an initial introduction into the world of aerial firefighting.
Either of these aircraft can be used for agricultural work or for firefighting. This makes the air tractor at802f not only the most popular single engine air tanker seat in australia, but also around the world. The air tractor at 802 is an agricultural aircraft that may also be adapted into firefighting or armed versions. The at802 series is the worlds largest single engine aircraft, and its popularity reflects the industrys trend to larger highproduction turbine. See more ideas about aircraft, fighter jets and military aircraft. Seats single engine air tankers are shortrange, small, oneperson aircraft with less than approximately. Co fire aviation has worked with aviation specialties unlimited, inc.
Designed from the wheels up for aerial firefighting, the at802f single engine air tanker combines agility, performance, high reliability, and. The at802 carries a chemical hopper between the engine firewall and the cockpit and another one under the belly. Posts about aircraft for sale written by airplanemart. The at 802 carries a chemical hopper between the engine firewall and the cockpit and another one under the belly. Air tractor europe exclusive dealer air tractor inc. At802f single engine air tanker technical notes only cinema4d r10 has materials and textures. Air tractor at802 single engine air tankers seats have been utilised in fire bombing operations in australia, canada and europe for the past 10 years. Air tractor at300 air tractor specifications technical. Convair 580s, single engine airtankers such as the at802f and amphibian fire boss and a lockheed electra. Includes 802a singleseat, 802faf fire fighting variant and 802u surveillance. At802fa single engine airtanker for more than two decades now, the air tractor at802 has served with distinction at the front lines of wildfires in canada and around the globe. Since 1995 asu has modified more than 1,300 aircraft for. It was the first single engined fire fighter as the at802f to be designed from the ground up and with a similar hopper capacity to the twin engined grumman s2fs used by the californian division of forestry. Polygons 10771 vertices 11959 air tractor at 802f has served with distinction at the front lines of wildfires around the globe.
See more ideas about fighter jets, aircraft and pilot license. An at802f air tractor check out the fire words on the nose photo. The at802fs maneuvering agility, speedy climb rates and compact size make it ideal for mountainous terrain, narrow flight corridors, and wildlandurban interface areas. Amada preowned amada model fbd8025fs 8ftx80 ton 80 ton capacity 98. The air tractor is a series of single engine agricultural aircraft produced by the american manufacturer air tractor, inc early air tractors are equipped with radial piston engines, later models with turboprop engines. History one at802f twoseater ordered in february 2009. For more than a decade, the air tractor at802f has served with distinction at the front lines of wildfires around the globe. Polygons 10771 vertices 11959 air tractor at802f has served with distinction at the front lines of wildfires around the globe. The at 802 series is the worlds largest single engine aircraft, and its popularity reflects the industrys trend to larger highproduction turbine equipment. Designed from the wheels up for aerial firefighting, the at802f single engine air tanker combines agility, performance, high reliability, and pinpoint accuracy with a versatility that allows it. Air tractor at802 fire boss air tankers in action youtube. A single engine air tanker crashed in a lake in british columbia friday afternoon, july 10.
Conair also has a long history of converting aircraft into tankers for customers in canada and france. Air tractors gen ii fire retardant dispersal system frds is the industrys most advanced and proven single engine air tanker fire gate. Seat air tanker action, deer park, 9 mar 16 youtube. The at802f s maneuvering agility, speedy climb rates and compact size make it ideal for mountainous terrain, narrow flight corridors, and wildlandurban interface areas.
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