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So, why has nobody tried to develop the S-3 Viking into a firebomber? I had heard that there were some tests/evals done. What was the result?
What is wrong with purchasing a few CL-215's to do the job. They have been successful in other parts of the world. If operated only on land pilots would not need MES rating. |
The USFS put out a solicitation today for a "scooper" contract; based on the criteria it will need to be a CL-415.
CL-215's and 215T's are already operated in the US on fires. Nobody is going to hire a pilot into a CL215 without a multi sea rating, and ample multi sea experience. Aeroflite out of Kingman operates the largest fleet of them in the US. Several states carry their own contracts for several CL215's. The USFS is presently looking at the C27 down the line, but as it stands, even the current aircraft assigned "next gen" contracts aren't available. Evergreen, which was awarded a CWN contract for it's 747 at the beginning of July, still doesn't have the aircraft airworthy (no engines, no C check), and it won't be ready to fight fire this season. Of the other next gen equipment, only Coulsons C-130 is close to being operational. None have air tanker board approval, or have completed drop or cup tests, or FAA approval. |
As stated before, Neptune is supplying more BAE-146's on an increasing, yearly basis, and was just awarded a sole-source contract to do so. Also as stated before, the USFS has no confidence in most of the "nextgen" contracts that were let earlier this year.
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^^^Good news for Neptune, thks for posting this new info.
http://fireaviation.com/2013/12/12/u...ct-to-neptune/ |
For those considering tanker work, from earlier today:
http://wildfiretoday.com/wp-content/...-Ken-Yager.jpg Up until 18:21 PDT, that was an S-2T fighting the Dog Rock Fire. |
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