Corvus Tactical Aircraft designs and manufactures purpose-built aircraft optimized for precision aerial agriculture and rapid response forest firefighting, featuring a PT6A-34AG engine and a 1,650-liter hopper. The company addresses the need for reliable, efficient, and rugged aerial solutions in critical scenarios, leveraging a mature aerospace supply chain to ensure quality and affordability.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
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Problem
Existing aircraft used in precision aerial agriculture and rapid-response firefighting are often adaptations of general aviation designs, resulting in suboptimal performance and efficiency for these specialized tasks. This leads to increased operational costs, reduced payload capacity, and compromised maneuverability in critical scenarios.
Solution
Corvus Tactical Aircraft designs and manufactures purpose-built aircraft specifically optimized for precision aerial agriculture and rapid-response forest firefighting. These aircraft feature a robust design, powerful PT6A-34AG engine, and a large-capacity hopper to maximize efficiency and effectiveness. By focusing on these specific applications, Corvus delivers aircraft with superior performance, maneuverability, and payload capacity compared to adapted general aviation models.
Target Audience
The primary customers are aerial agriculture operators and government agencies responsible for forest firefighting operations.
Features
- Purpose-built design optimized for aerial agriculture and firefighting
- PT6A-34AG engine providing 559 kW / 750 SHP
- 1,650-liter (435 US gal) hopper capacity
- Maximum Take-Off Weight (MTOW) of 3,500 Kg (7,700 lb)
- Operational speed of 200 Km/h (108 kts)
- Rugged construction for demanding operational environments