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This is the incredible moment a Russian plane uses water to smother a fire, extinguishing it completely.
In the clip, which seems to be a demo, the Ilyushin Il-76 drops water over the flames while flying low to the ground - soaking two by-standers.
Its power, combined with the plumes of water droplets throw up a cloud of debris mixed with water that pelts the camera that captured the clip.
The power of the jet is clear as the deafening noise is amplified as it gets closer to the camera
The multi-purpose four-engine turbofan strategic airlifter has a top speed of 850 km/h and is 47 metres in length.