Large Air Tanker (LAT)
Emergency Services0Instead of $96.5M on BOM.gov.au, you could buy 6 × Large Air Tanker (LAT)
📋 Description
Large aerial firefighting aircraft for bushfire suppression
💰 Cost Breakdown
- Unit Cost: $15,000,000 AUD
- BOM Website Cost: $96,500,000 AUD
- Quantity Available: 6 units
- Total Alternative Value: $90,000,000 AUD
🎯 Procurement Context
Could lease 6 Large Air Tankers for bushfire season
✅ Source Verification
- Primary Source: https://www.nsw.gov.au/sites/default/files/2020-05/NSW-Bushfire-Inquiry.pdf
- Senate Reference: NSW Bushfire Inquiry Final Report 2020
- Calculation Notes: NSW Bushfire Inquiry 2020 - cost per LAT including support equipment
- Last Verified: 15 September 2024