Does the US have anything like this?

Discussion in 'Techforge' started by Starguard, Oct 24, 2009.

  1. Starguard

    Starguard Fresh Meat

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    This is a really cool looking jet :salute:

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    Its a Russian Beriev 200 Amphivious Jet :eek:

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    Starguard, Oct 24, 2009
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  2. Anarch

    Anarch The Green Manalishi

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    Dude, we're lucky we have paved highways here.
    Anarch, Oct 24, 2009
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  3. Parallaxis

    Parallaxis Reformed Troll - Mostly

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    looks like a deathtrap to me
    Parallaxis, Oct 25, 2009
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  4. Clyde

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    We have many different large fire-fighting planes that are amphibious like the Beriev Be-42. Though I don't think we have any with jet engines. Seems prop engines are better suited to making slow passes over lakes, scooping up thousands of gallons of water, and flying at low altitudes while dumping the water.

    The Be-42, while used to fight fires, is not specifically designed for the one task.
    Clyde, Oct 25, 2009
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