Very Large Air Tanker (VLAT), Bomber 912 drops it’s aerial fire retardant on the Burro Fire near the summit of Guthrie Mountain. 2017.07.02
N522AX / very large air tanker (VLAT) 912/10 Tanker Air Carrier McDonnell Douglas DC-10-30 Serial number 48315 LN:436
The DC-10’s air speed during drops is normally 278 km/h (150 knots) at about 200-250 ft.
The flow rate from the tanks is controlled by using the doors and adjusting the amount that they are opened. This is controlled by a computerized processor with programmed settings for achieving different coverage levels as dialed up on the tank controls. There are eight standard coverage level settings (1–8) on the control panel.
Very Large Air Tanker (VLAT), Bomber 912 drops it’s aerial fire retardant on the Burro Fire near the summit of Guthrie Mountain. 2017.07.02
N522AX / very large air tanker (VLAT) 912/10 Tanker Air Carrier McDonnell Douglas DC-10-30 Serial number 48315 LN:436
The DC-10’s air speed during drops is normally 278 km/h (150 knots) at about 200-250 ft.
The flow rate from the tanks is controlled by using the doors and adjusting the amount that they are opened. This is controlled by a computerized processor with programmed settings for achieving different coverage levels as dialed up on the tank controls. There are eight standard coverage level settings (1–8) on the control panel.