Helos Sought for Firefighting Effort

Edited By Paul RichfieldBy Paul Richfield September 01, 2000
Photograph: The Helitanker conversion of the Erickson Air Crane (Sikorsky S-64) can refill its 2,000-gallon water tank in around 45 seconds from any water source at least 18 inches deep. Pilots can select eight different flow rates up to a maximum of 30,000 gallons per hour. Erickson Air Crane The...

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