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Italian Air Force clears Guardian aerial firefighting system on C-130J

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The Italian Air Force has certified the Guardian aerial firefighting system for use on the Lockheed Martin C-130J.

K-loader prepares a C-130J for Guardian test drop (PRNewsFoto/Caylym Technologies)
K-loader prepares a C-130J for Guardian test drop (PRNewsFoto/Caylym Technologies)


The C-130J will be able to carry 20,000 liters of water or retardant compared to just 6,000 liters for the C-27J.

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