Airbus Military Boosts Tempo Of C295 Firefighting Trials

Airbus Military has tested a roll-on, roll-off firefighting system for use on its C295 medium airlifted. The self-funded development program aims to widen the multi-mission capability and appeal of the twin-turboprop transport. Early trials conducted at a site near Cordoba, Spain, in October tested how the aircraft reacts when large amounts of water are released.

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