針對網路上一些資訊要在此一併回應
Teh "Scoop" on water bomers
投影片中有提到，空中滅火機是源自於農藥噴灑機改裝而來，如果網路google一下，沒有任何一架「S-2農藥機」的照片，只有國內媒體的報導才有「S-2農藥機」。
前幾年美國森林部有因為墜機事故做一些討論，其中有提到黑蝙蝠中隊時期的P-2V至今仍是森林部空中滅火機的主力機種(今年仍有6架現役)，因應P-2V老化，美國森林部採購二手的BAe-146來改裝為空中滅火機。
美國森林部空中滅火機隊
美國加州森林部航空史
In 1987, CAL FIRE entered into an agreement with Marsh Aviation of Mesa, Arizona, to build a prototype S-2T. This prototype was placed in service and used at several bases. The success of the prototype led to acquisition of 26 S-2E/G aircraft in 1996. The "E/G" series S-2 was larger and newer. It could haul 1200 gallons of retardant with two TPE-331 GR Turboprop engines at speeds in excess of 200 knots. A contract for building 23 of the new S-2T airtankers was entered into. Thirteen were delivered by the end of 2002. Seven additional were delivered and placed in service by the end of 2004. The final three are scheduled to be completed and delivered by June 30, 2005. As the new airtankers are delivered and placed in service the original S-2A's are retired.
1987年加州森林部研改S-2T空中滅火機原型機
1996年取得26架退役的S-2E/G型機體
決議改裝23架S-2T
2002年底交付13架
2004年底交付7架
2005年交付最後3架
S-2T是為了取代原有的S-2A型空中滅火機
所以這23架全部都是二手機，不是全新生產的，只要願意投入預算翻修檢整和進行性能提昇，國軍的S-2T沒有道理不能移交空勤總隊繼續守護臺灣。
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