Originally Posted by
rattman
C-130's can do it. ANG have 8 palatized fire fighting systems
C-390 can do it, only test system exists, no one purchased it
There doesn't appear to be much interest in using serving military transports in fire fighting roles
It's a very specialised role that requires significant training, expertise and currency.
Most military AT fleets are overworked with what they're trying to achieve right now never mind adding a fire-fighting role.