Guide to Extreme Fire Equipment
Erickson S-64
Aircrane Helitanker
The Erickson
Air-Crane Helitanker is the most versatile, powerful, and cost effective
aerial fire suppression system in the world.
The 2,500
gallon (~9,500 litre) tank can drop water, retardant, or foam mix.
Microprocessor controlled tank doors offer eight individual coverage level
options. A ram scoop hydrofoil allows the Helitanker to
refill from fresh water and sea water sources in less than 45 seconds. A
flexible hose snorkel features a high pressure impeller and can draw water
from any water source 18 inches (45 cm) or deeper as fast as 45 seconds
Erickson
Air-Crane has also developed a spray nozzle attachment for the Helitanker.
The "Water Cannon" attaches to the tank and forces a stream of water
or foam mix at 300 gallons (~1,140 liters) per minute with a coverage range
of 200 ft (~760 meters). The water cannon was originally created to fight
high rise structure fires in congested inner city areas at altitudes too
high for effective use of ground-based hose delivery systems.
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Features:
25,000-pound (~11,340 kg) rated lift capacity
Pratt &
Whitney turbine jet engines
Global
Positioning Systems
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 Video
of the Water Cannon Attachment
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