Dash 8-400AT
The newest airtanker being produced by Conair, the Dash 8-400AT, started operations in 2020 with more than 20 now operating around the world, flying as fast a jet to wildfires while delivering more than double the payload for fuel burned by airtankers of similar size, refilling in 7 minutes from 5,000’ tanker bases located closer to where wildfires occur.
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Key Features
Payload Capacity
10,000 litres / 2,642 US gallons
Cruise Speed
360 knots
Drop Speed
125 knots
Maximum Take Off Weight
68,200 lbs / 30,934 kg
Endurance
3.5 hours (plus reserves)