Factbox: C-130 Hercules aircraft used as water bombers to fight fires around the world

A Lockheed C-130 Hercules tanker fighting bushfires in Australia's alpine region crashed after losing contact with ground control on Thursday, authorities said. Modified versions of the aircraft are used around the world to dump large quantities of flame retardant or water on wildfires.


from Reuters: World News

Factbox: C-130 Hercules aircraft used as water bombers to fight fires around the world Factbox: C-130 Hercules aircraft used as water bombers to fight fires around the world Reviewed by Moltivie on January 24, 2020 Rating: 5

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