Thrush 710P Fire Bird: the ultimate multi-mission asset

Thrush 710P Fire Bird is a high-performance, turbine-powered aircraft engineered to excel in two of the most demanding sectors of aviation: aerial firefighting and heavy-duty agricultural application. Built upon the robust 710P airframe, the Fire Bird is a rapid-response tool that allows operators to transition seamlessly between fire suppression and crop protection, ensuring maximum fleet utilization year-round.
Equipped with the Pratt & Whitney PT6A-65AG (1,300 SHP) and a five-blade Hartzell propeller, the Fire Bird offers the instant power and high-altitude performance required to combat wildfires in rugged terrain. Its heavy-duty construction and 710-gallon hopper capacity make it a formidable initial-attack platform, capable of delivering water or retardant with surgical precision.

Key performance highlights:
➤ Dual-purpose efficiency: Fire Bird is not just a seasonal asset. Its ability to switch from firefighting to high-volume agricultural spraying makes it the most cost-effective heavy turbine aircraft in its class.
➤ Agile low-speed handling: designed with a 54-foot wingspan and superior aerodynamics, Fire Bird maintains exceptional stability and control at the low speeds required for precise deposition in mountainous or obstructed areas.
➤ Rapid turnaround & STOL capability: short takeoff and landing (STOL) performance allows the Fire Bird to operate from remote, unpaved strips closer to the fire line or field, reducing ferry times and increasing drops per hour.
➤ Pilot safety & awareness: features a reinforced safety cockpit, standard wire strike protection, and the MVP-50T glass panel for real-time monitoring of all critical systems during high-stress operations.