Design provides a unique firefighting configuration for Chinook CH47 series helicopter with installation of internal water tank with added fire suppression foam injection capacity. Design provides roll-in/roll-off tank system with hover refill pump requiring minimal aircraft modification for installation. The innovative design elements: -The main dump outlet and drop door system operates through the existing belly hatch -The hover refill hose penetration through existing side windows -Tank location permits carriage of additional firefighting cargo plus required personnel The reduced airframe modification results in: -Reduced cost of modification and implementation of firefighting capability to aircraft -Retains the structural integrity of original airframe design -Reduces the complexity and timeframe to certify the addition of the firefighting capability to the aircraft -Permits the aircraft to largely return to its original configuration in cost efficient and expedient timeframe.
Helicopter fire-bomber water tank
2015-04-15
Patent
Elektronische Ressource
Englisch
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