New, Lighter Water Tank Used on Firefighting Helos
A new carbon-fiber composite tank for Bell Helicopters has seen its first U.S. use against fires in drought-plagued Texas. The Simplex Model 304 Fire Attack System is approved for use on Bell 412, 205, 212 and UH-1H helicopters. In addition to the composite construction, the new design has a gating...
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