The management believes that its IL-76 supertanker is the only IL-76 supertanker that has ever entered into the United States. The IL-76 supertanker, built by Russians, was specifically made for aerial firefighting and has already been successfully utilized in Russia, Greece and Indonesia.
The IL-76 supertanker’s unique abilities allows the plane to deliver over 18,000 gallons of liquid in a single pass, covering an area approximately a quarter of a mile wide and one and a half miles long, while following a fire line at an altitude of as low as 15 feet above ground and at an air speed as slow as 100 miles per hour. The IL-76 is also known as the only aircraft of its size specifically designed for military purposes and to withstand the rigors of water bombing.
Alexis Korybut, CEO of TADS, stated, “The operation of our IL-76, the world-famous firefighting savior of Russia, Greece, Indonesia, and other nations, will now be available to save the lives, property, and natural resources of Americans, and we are very excited to show the tremendous value that our IL-76 can bring to the United States.”
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