Both Hazleton and Mid-State support Air Tractor
AT-802F’s; here at Hazleton we have three, while Mid-State has two. These airtankers
can hold 800 gallons of retardant and can fly at almost 200 mph.
The Air Tractor AT-802F is built for battling fires
large and small. It can pull double duty with initial attack and supporting
ground crews. The plane’s agility and
performance allow it to be used where larger aircraft cannot.
A Pratt & Whitney PT6A-67AG turbine engine allows
the AT-802F to fly between the fire and air tanker bases at speeds approaching
200 mph. This joined with the flexibility to operate from remote airstrips,
dirt roads, or small airports (like ours) allow the it to make a quick impact
on fires.
Once over the fire line, the AT-802F drops its load
low, slow, and right where it’s needed to knock down brush and grass fires, and
build a good retardant line. The AT-802F’s agility, speedy climb rates and
compact size make it ideal for mountainous terrain, narrow flight corridors,
and wildland-urban interface areas.
Air Tractor’s Gen II Fire Retardant Dispersal System
(FRDS) is the industry’s most advanced and proven single engine air tanker fire
gate. Click here to learn more about it, and see why it’s the
industry’s preferred fire retardant delivery system.
AT-802F Performance
Cruise Speed at 8,000 ft (2.438 m):
221 mph (192 kts)
Working Speed (Typical):
120-125 mph (104-108 kts)
Range - Economy Cruise at 8,000 ft (2.438 m):
800 mi (1.287 km)
Stall Speed - Flaps Up:
105 mph (91 kts) at 16,000 lbs
(7.257 kg)
Stall Speed - Flaps Down:
91 mph (79 kts) at 16,000 lbs
(7.257 kg)
Stall Speed ad Usually Landed:
69 mph (59 kts)
Rate of Climb:
850 fpm at 16,000 lbs (7.257
kg)
For more information about Air Tractor AT-802F click
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