Production of unique BE-200 Russian Planes That Can Suck In 12 Tons of Water from a Lake in 18 Seconds Gliding Above its Surface

BE-200s are unique Russian firefighting jet planes that drop water on the fires from air. What make them unique is that this jet can refill its water tanks without landing. It simply descends above a river or a lake and slows down and sucks 12 tons of water inside. Simply stunning seeing it in action, there is a video below that shows how this happens.

For this unique properties those planes being sent by Russian forces to help fight fires across the world. It was used in Canada for example last year and in Portugal in 2016. And here is a unique photos by Gelio from a production line where those jets being assembled. Let's see?

Here is the video, watch it before watching the post photos:

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For the first time this jet took flight in 2002. This is the largest firefighting plane in the world that can refill by gliding above water surface. At the speeds of 150 km/h (100 mph) it descends, glides and sucks 12 tons of water during 18 seconds!

Here is the first step - making the plane wings.

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