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In Addition to its S-2T airtankers used to fight forest fires, California uses the Tanker 910 jet for covering larger areas.

Tanker 910:

Modified McDonnell Douglas DC-10 aircraft used for fighting wildfires, typically in rural areas. The turbofan-powered craft carries up to 12,000 gallons (45,600 liters) of water or fire retardant in an exterior belly-mounted tank. 3 tanks dump contents in eight seconds and refilled in eight minutes. DC-10 can fly 600+ mph. It costs $26,500 PFH (per flight hour).

Tanker 910 By handcanons

Tanker 910 by Vehicular Traffic

Grumman S-2T Airtanker:

Used for precision drops and carries up to 1,200 gallons (4,560 Liters). Maximum speed of 270 mph.

Grumman S2-T by smokeshowing

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