With a new detachable equipment, the Airbus A400M can drop 20 tonnes of water in just a few seconds.
According to a press release from the firm, Airbus' Defense and Space division has tested a detachable firefighting demonstrator kit for its A400M aircraft successfully.
The risk of wildfires has increased as a result of the rising temperatures around the world, as was recently seen in California or Australia a few years ago. Even while fire departments frequently use the aerial option to put out these fires, a solution aboard a plane like the A400M can make a big difference in an emergency.
The A400M plane
Despite only having completed its maiden flight in 2009, the Airbus A400M military transport plane has won over many fans because of its capacity to carry more cargo than a C-130 Hercules and its adaptability to use uneven landing strips.
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