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Firecat

Firecat

The Conair Firecat is a fire-fighting aircraft developed in Canada in the 1970s by modifying military surplus Grumman S-2 Trackers. The modifications were developed by the maintenance arm of the Conair Group, which became a separate company called Cascade Aerospace.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Manufacturer
Conair Group
Category
Fighters
Country of origin
Canada

Specifications

Cruise speed
220 kt
Max speed
220 kt
Max takeoff weight
27,500 lb
Empty weight
15,000 lb
Fuel capacity
897 US gal
Powerplant
Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-67AF
Engines
2
Seats
1
Length
43 ft
Wingspan
72 ft
Height
16 ft
Number built
35

Specifications are approximate and may vary by variant. Compiled from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA).

Reference and training only. Specifications vary by variant — consult the manufacturer and the official documents.