Heavy-Lift Firefighting Helicopters Are Carving Their Own Niche
Credit: KARI GREER
Heavy rotorcraft are joining several nations' initial attack forces as "helitankers," despite their high cost of operation. When employed properly, though, they can deliver more water or retardant per hour than any other aircraft. All classes of helicopters are being used more and more for...
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