2 replies
September 2022

johnbpatson

Airbus doing the same with its 400M and the C series. Still have the problem that you have to land at an airport with a big pumps and large reservoirs for rotations which is why the Canadairs have a full order book and very high prices.

September 2022

flyingfireman

MAFF’s systems don’t work with heavier fuels because you can’t get enough retardant out fast enough to get the higher coverage levels. You need a proper belly door to get a good drop pattern.