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HYDRO-WICK® Flexible Helicopter-Borne Water Tank for Firefighting

HYDRO-WICK® Flexible Helicopter-Borne Water Tank for Firefighting

Water tap for fire protection water supply

Economical, bare forest fire hose without couplings

The 270- or 500-liter flexible helicopter-borne tank for firefighting is designed for the aerial transport of water, foam, or drinking water by helicopter to remote or hard-to-reach areas. Available in 270-liter and 500-liter models, it enables the rapid delivery of liquid supplies to support forest firefighting operations, temporary resupply, or emergency response in natural environments.

Two capacities to suit operational needs

The 270-liter version offers a more compact design, suitable for missions requiring a lighter load or a smaller volume of water. The 500-liter version allows for a larger water supply for operations requiring a greater volume of water.

Both models are designed for helicopter-borne use and can be deployed to support firefighting teams, forestry services, or specialized operators working in hard-to-reach areas.

Technical Specifications

Technical Specifications – Helicopter-Deployable Flexible Tanks
Specification	270-liter model	500 L Model
Empty Weight	5.9 kg	7.7 kg
Weight when full	278 kg	507 kg
Commercial capacity	270 liters	500 liters
Equivalence	72 US gal	132 US gal
Use	Air transport of water, foam, or drinking water	Aerial transport of water, foam, or drinking water
Applications	Firefighting, wildfires, temporary resupply, operations in remote areas	Firefighting, wildfires, temporary water supply, operations in remote areas
Format	More compact, reduced payload	Greater payload capacity

Use

Transporting water by helicopter to a remote area.
Support for wildfire suppression operations.
Delivery of foam or drinking water as needed.
Temporary resupply in natural or hard-to-reach areas.
Used by forestry services, firefighting teams, or specialized operators.

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