The agreement with Canada for the DHC 515 - The aircraft has 7,000-liter water tanks, perform water pickups in 14 seconds, and operate even in 5 Beaufort winds
firefighting
The aircraft's heat resistance is due mainly to an insulating layer of aerogel, which forms a shell surrounding its electronics
According to reports from residents houses are on fire
Two of the 4 crew members have been rescued
The versatile C-27J cargo aircraft will be able to perform this mission thanks to the roll-on/roll off MAFFS system
Trials, tactics, technologies & training that certain countries are employing to enhance their nighttime aerial firefighting capabilities