747 firebomber web site

i know its an old thread, but why not? The Martin Mars can drop 7200 gallons
in one
go. You
don't need to be precise with that sorta load. And have you seen a mars? They
make
the C-54 look
small.

Martin Mars drops water on a fire, which is different than dropping retardant
along the flanks and head of the fire.

Precision is often needed because of working in close proximity to ground
resources. The Mars drops a lot of water on hot areas of the fire. Its just a
different kind of resource than a retardant dropping tanker.

A 747 tanker can have a role, but a big part of forest fire suppression is
about getting there soon with aircraft based nearby, rather than having to send
aircraft from across the country



Ron
Tanker 65, C-54E (DC-4)
Silver City Tanker Base

"John R Weiss" wrote in message news:zSerc.15455$zw.4602@attbi_s01...
"BUFDRVR" wrote...

I watched the mpeg on the site. The narrator said; "at 400' and 140 knots,
the
747 can....."

What do they call that in Marketing 101 -- "puffery"?

Speaking of the marketing vid , since when has the 747 ever took on a
aerial refueling role?
Wonder if they'll consider aquiring an old buff or a worn out C-5 as a
water bomber aswell

Speaking of the marketing vid , since when has the 747 ever took on a
aerial refueling role?

I believe Iran has used it for that.

Wonder if they'll consider aquiring an old buff or a worn out C-5 as a
water bomber aswell

I really doubt it. Certainly would never happen for many reason


Ron
Tanker 65, C-54E (DC-4)
Silver City Tanker Base

Most states already have worn out planes for air drop, so I don't
think they will go that route. The c130 crashes of the last few years
must be part of the drive for a newer firefighting aircraft
technology.


(Prowlus) wrote in message . com...
"John R Weiss" wrote in message news:zSerc.15455$zw.4602@attbi_s01...
"BUFDRVR" wrote...

I watched the mpeg on the site. The narrator said; "at 400' and 140 knots,
the
747 can....."

What do they call that in Marketing 101 -- "puffery"?

Speaking of the marketing vid , since when has the 747 ever took on a
aerial refueling role?
Wonder if they'll consider aquiring an old buff or a worn out C-5 as a
water bomber aswell