Statements (42)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
Aircraft
|
| gptkbp:benefits |
Ability to cover large areas
Rapid response to wildfires |
| gptkbp:canBe |
Fire retardant
|
| gptkbp:challenges |
Weather dependency
High operational costs Limited availability during peak seasons |
| gptkbp:collaboratesWith |
gptkb:Helicopters
Ground firefighting crews |
| gptkbp:examples |
gptkb:Air_Tractor_AT-802
Boeing_747_Supertanker DC-10_Air_Tanker Lockheed_Martin_CL-415 |
| gptkbp:features |
Drop systems
High-capacity pumps Pressurized tanks |
| gptkbp:firstAwarded |
1940s
|
| gptkbp:futurePlans |
Sustainability initiatives
Advancements in technology Increased use of drones Improved drop accuracy |
| gptkbp:historicalPeriod |
Used_in_Vietnam_War
Used_in_World_War_II Used_in_Australian_bushfires Used_in_California_wildfires |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Air Tankers
|
| gptkbp:maintenance |
Regular inspections required
Engine overhauls needed |
| gptkbp:notableFeature |
2022 McBride Fire
2018 Mendocino Complex Fire 2013 Yarnell Hill Fire 2020 California wildfires 2021_Bootleg_Fire |
| gptkbp:operatedBy |
Firefighting agencies
|
| gptkbp:operationalRange |
Varies by model
|
| gptkbp:regulates |
Environmental regulations
FAA_regulations |
| gptkbp:training |
Pilot training required
Crew training required |
| gptkbp:type |
Multi-engine air tankers
Single-engine air tankers |
| gptkbp:usedFor |
Aerial firefighting
|