Photo: Arcus Fire
Computer rendering of the fire-fighting aircraft, Firecatcher F-45.
Flight Structures are excited to be part of a new initiative to develop fire fighting aircraft. Arcus Fire, a UK based company has asked Flight Structures Ltd and Pacific Aerospace Ltd to collaborate on the development of the F-25 and F-45 Fire Catcher Single Engine Air Tanker Aircraft.
The F-45 has a 4500kg liquid payload, a new lightweight firegate with a PT6A-67F Engine. and Garmin G600 Flight Deck.
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| Pratt & Whitney Canada | Turboshaft Engines, Electric Motors, Turboprop Engines, Auxiliary Power Units, Turbofan Engines, Compressors, Engine Parts, Piston Engines |
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