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TSUNAMI INTERNAL AFSS CARBON FIBER AERIAL FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS
• 790 gal/2,990 L capacity • 140 knot VNE • 5 second drop time • Fast install & removal • Keeps cargo hook intact
Aircraſt applications include: UH-60 & S-70i
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year-round in Southern California in partnership with the Orange County Fire Authority, the L.A. County Fire Department, and the Ventura County Fire Department. With this unmatched depth of operational experience, Coulson is proud to bring proven NVG aerial firefighting capabilities to Canadian wildfires.
“This contract represents an exciting milestone for Coulson Aviation Canada,” said Britton Coulson, president and COO of Coulson Aviation. “We’re proud to bring our global NVG firefighting experience to Canada and collaborate with the BC Wildfire Service to continue developing a program that enhances nighttime fire suppression capability in British Columbia.”
The NVG-equipped S-61 helitanker is capable of delivering precise
water drops in low-light conditions, extending
operational effectiveness beyond traditional daylight limits. The partnership with BCWS will blend Coulson’s international NVG experience with local expertise, ensuring a safe and effective integration into British Columbia’s wildfire response strategy.
Coulson Aviation is proud to support BCWS as they enhance wildfire response through advanced night suppression strategies, built on proven global experience.
4,700
The number of attendees at last year’s European Rotors VTOL Show and Safety Conference. Rotor Pro was with them and plans to be at this coming November’s event in Cologne, Germany, with bonus print distribution of our next issue.
20,790
The number of military helicopters currently in service around the world, according to Defence IQ. This number represents the active fleet in 153 countries. An additional 3,402 are on order in over 60 countries. The S-70/UH-60 Black Hawk and Mi-8/17 are the most common types, representing together approx. 29% of the world’s fleet.
30,000
The approximate number of Naval aviators who were trained in the TH-57C that’s now replaced by the TH- 73A. The last official TH-57C flight occurred this past July 30 when the venerable Sea Ranger accompanied by a TH-73A Thrasher attached to Helicopter Training Squadron (HT) 28 landed on the flight deck of the decommissioned aircraft carrier USS Lexington (CV 16) at Museum on the Bay in Corpus Christi, Texas.
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