On 2013-03-18 14:26:04 -0700, ŽiŠardo said:
On 18/03/2013 21:20, Savageduck wrote:
On 2013-03-18 10:36:54 -0700, ŽiŠardo said:
Out here in California CalFire has 23 S-2E/Gs converted to S-2T
"Turbo-Tracker" configuration, replacing the Wright R-1820's with
Garrett 1650HP turboprops. They then retired 55 the older S-2s bought
from the Navy back in the mid-1970's. The upgraded S-2Ts carry 1,200
gallons of fire retardant and they are one of the work horses of
CalFire's air tanker attack fleet.
Thank you for the information - that's a tidy looking aircraft in your
picture. I think the Italian one is a bit careworn!
RiŠardo
California has quite a sizable firefighting airforce, and we have one
of the larger fire attack bases here at Paso Robles airport:
http://calfire.ca.gov/communications...webbooklet.pdf
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Regards,
Savageduck