The Single-Engine Air Tanker (SEAT) is an agricultural-style aircraft repurposed for aerial firefighting. Because of their small size and maneuverability, these planes can operate from dirt strips close to a fire line and drop pinpoint loads of retardant in tight canyons.
Heard on the job
Dispatch is sending two SEATs to hit the ridge before the heavy tankers arrive.
Also heard as
- single-engine air tanker