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🛩️ 𝗔 𝗧𝗿𝗶𝗯𝘂𝘁𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗦𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘀𝗵 𝗔𝗶𝗿 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗰𝗲𝘀’ 𝗛𝗬𝗗𝗥𝗢𝗣𝗟𝗔𝗡𝗘 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗼𝗲𝘀! 🛩️ The Spanish hydroplane from Fuerza de Operaciones Conjuntas Anfibias, FOCA, is an extraordinary machine—and the brave pilots who fly it make all the difference in high-stakes rescue and firefighting operations. Let’s dive into what makes the FOCA hydroplane so remarkable! 🇪🇸 💸 Impressive Investment: At a price tag of €30M, the aircraft represents one of the most advanced, purpose-built assets in Spain’s emergency response fleet. 🌊 Hydroplane Capabilities: Designed to land on both land and water, its amphibious features enable it to reach areas that traditional aircraft simply cannot, making it a perfect choice for maritime rescues and wildfire response. 💪 Power & Precision: Powered by twin turboprop engines, the hydroplane achieves a maximum speed of 320 knots and a range of over 2,500 kilometers, enabling it to cover vast areas quickly. 🔥 Firefighting Excellence: Equipped with a 5,000-liter water tank, can douse flames effectively, providing critical support in battling wildfires across Spain’s varied landscapes. 👏 Hats Off to Our Heroes: The true power of this aircraft lies in the courageous crews who operate it. These skilled professionals put themselves on the front lines to keep Spain safe, from rescuing people stranded at sea to defending against raging fires. How do you see the future of amphibious aircraft in national defense and emergency response? Share your thoughts below! 💬 Credits to valenciamitica -------------------------------------------------> If you like my content you can follow me Hector Pujadas and hit the bell button 🔔 to stay always informed on my latest posts #HydroplaneHeroes #SpanishAirForce #Aviation #EmergencyResponse
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Maybe the eucalyptus forests planted to supply the pulp and paper industry in Spain are not the type suited to the country as the tree species coming from Australia has evolved to promote regeneration by fire. The high levels of resin that creates a volatile vapour at high ambient temperatures and only needs a minor ignition source to literally explode into fire balls as happens in Australia on a annual basis.
Are you saying that these were designed and built in Spain?
Yes, there is an Air Force based in what the Rome bloody invaders called 'Hispania', but any connections between the inhabitants in Iberian Peninsula before roman invasion and the current state, where Pharisees and Saduccees alternate in thieving from taxes, torturing Spaniards, is hard to impossible finding. Txakurrak kanpora!
that isn't a hydroplane, it is an amphibious aero plane, a hydroplane is a completely different thing.
Canadian manufactured firefighting aircraft . Flying boat or amphibian rather than hydroplane.
Puff, que pilotazos, que grandes
Es verdaderamente impresionante, un saludo a todos nuestros pilotos de la Fuerza de Operaciones Conjuntas Anfibias.
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