Photograph: An artists impression of a Firecatcher F-45 (Pacific Aerospace) Country of origin: New Zealand / United Kingdom Description: Fire-bomber / light utility transport Power Plant: One Pratt & Whitney Canada PT-65F turboprop Specifications: Cruising speed: 350 km/h (220 mph) Range: 1852 km (1,151 miles) History: The Firecatcher F-45 is

Air Tractor has been in business since 1974 and has produced more aircraft for the agricultural aviation industry than any other company, its facility being at Olney in Texas.