Aerial Firefighting

Boeing 747 Supertanker

The aerial firefighting tanker built from the 747 platform.

The Boeing 747 Supertanker was a modified 747 designed for large-scale aerial firefighting. Introduced in the 2000s, it aimed to deliver high volumes of fire retardant over wide areas. The aircraft represented one of the largest firefighting platforms ever deployed.

McDonnell Douglas DC-10 Air Tanker

An aerial firefighting aircraft in service since 2006.

A twin aisle turbofan-powered aircraft manufactured by McDonnell Douglas that serves as an aerial firefighting unit. The DC-10 Air Tanker is designed with three water tanks with a total capacity of 12,000 US Gallons of fire retardant or water.