FIRE BOSS

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Built from an Air Tractor 802, the Fire Boss is a single engine, turbo prop Airtanker with scooping capability. 

The Fire Boss is the most economic, high performance and reliable amphibious aircraft in the world today. The aircraft can operate from either fixed airport facilities (paved or gravel) or suitable sized water bodies. The Fire Boss is also capable of either  day or night VFR operations. 
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FEATURES

• New, purpose built Airtanker
• Extremely economical to contract - a fraction of the cost of CL415 aircraft
• Can be operated as single aircraft or in groups to provide consistent fire coverage
• Can access small lakes in remote areas
• Ideal for fires close to homes and property​

SPECIFICATIONS

AIRCRAFT 

• Engine: PT6A-67F 1600 HP
• Prop: Hartzell 5-Blade c/s Reversing
• Floats: Wipline Model 10000 
• Amphibious Gross Weight (take-off only): 7,257 kg / 16,000 Pounds

• Maximum Landing Weight:5,216 kg / 11,500 Pounds 
• Approximate Empty Weight: 3,765 - 3,900 kg / 8,300 - 8,600 lb

• Max Cruise Speed: 150 KIAS
• Stall Speed (VS10º 16,000 lb.): 75 KCAS
• Rate of Climb: 272 m/min / 892 ft/min
• Cruise Speed Loaded:135 knots

• Drop Speed:100 knots

DELIVERY SYSTEM 

• Maximum Tank Capacity:3,028 litres (800 US gallons)

• Foam Capacity: 333 L / 88 gal Total

• Foam Transfer System: Automatic or Manual

• Approximate Useful Load: 3,357 - 3,493 kg / 7,400 - 7,700 lb

Note: The AT-802F's computerized Pilot Interface System allows the pilot to select coverage levels ranging from .5 gallons to 4 gallons per 100 sq. ft. with coverage level 6.0 possible in salvo drops.