Waterbomber
Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-006541
An aircraft specifically designed and equipped to drop large quantities of water or fire retardant on wildfires. These specialized planes or helicopters are deployed to suppress flames and create firebreaks, assisting ground crews in containment efforts. Waterbombers can carry thousands of gallons of liquid, with some models capable of scooping water directly from lakes or rivers.
| Identifier | MLC-T-IND-006541 |
|---|---|
| Field | Industrial and trades |
| Subject | Industrial safety |
| Synonyms | air tanker; airtanker; AT[Appendix:Glossary |
| Translations | German: Waterbomber; Spanish: avión cisterna; French: bombardier d'eau |
Record as JSON
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"term": "Waterbomber",
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"definition": "An aircraft specifically designed and equipped to drop large quantities of water or fire retardant on wildfires. These specialized planes or helicopters are deployed to suppress flames and create firebreaks, assisting ground crews in containment efforts. Waterbombers can carry thousands of gallons of liquid, with some models capable of scooping water directly from lakes or rivers.",
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"AT[Appendix:Glossary"
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"translations": {
"de": "Waterbomber",
"es": "avión cisterna",
"fr": "bombardier d'eau"
},
"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/waterbomber/"
}
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