how does a water bomber for fighting forest fires ingest all that water? Do the pilots have to keep adding more power as the plane’s weight changes to prevent it from dropping into the water?

Question

how does a water bomber for fighting forest fires ingest all that water? Do the pilots have to keep adding more power as the plane’s weight changes to prevent it from dropping into the water?

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Answer 1

Forward speed across the water forces water into the tanks. Thayer can also be filled with water or retardant on the ground via a hose adapter.

Yes, power must be increased to maintain airspeed as weight increases.