RJ85

 Four engine reliability providing excellent short field performance along with multiple system redundancy. The RJ85 provides excellent low speed and high speed performance making this aircraft an ideal airtanker in any terrain. To the airtanker operator, this means fire fighting excellence.

FEATURESDispatch speeds in excess of 380 knoQuick response on initial dispatches and turn arounds (single point refuelling and retardant loading)Strong performance at the fire with its excellent maneuverability, high rate of climb and turning performanExcellent slow speed flight characteristics 

AIRCRAFT SPECIFICATIONS

Maximum Take-off Weight:97,000 lbs

Maximum Zero Fuel Weight:80,000 lbs

Maximum Landing Weight:85,000 lbs

DELIVERY SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS

Maximum Tank Capacity:11,355 litres (3,000 US gallons)

AIRCRAFT PERFORMANCE

Cruise Speed Loaded:18,000 ASL/380 knots TAS

Drop Speed:120 knots

“Conair carefully selects the aircraft that make up its fleet to provide customers with a full range of aerial firefighting services. Each of our aircraft has been specifically designed to conduct aerial attacks against forest fires under

extreme conditions.”

– Barry Marsden, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer