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Discover the Sikorsky FIREHAWK®, Lockheed Martin’s aerial firefighting and rescue helicopter, engineered for efficient emergency response and critical missions.
Three years after lawmakers allocated $30 million to purchase its first “Firehawk,” the modified military helicopter that is capable of quickly crisscrossing Colorado to detect and douse flames is finally ready for action.
BHI H60 Helicopters was the first privately-held company outside of Sikorsky to receive a type certificate from the FAA. Currently, Firehawk operates a mixed fleet of 9 Sikorsky S-70 and UH-60 Black Hawks and 5 Airbus H125 in support of Wildland Fire Fighting and other commercial endeavors.
Born a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter, the modified Sikorsky Firehawk leverages its proven military design to endure the unrelenting physical stresses demanded of initial attacks in aerial firefighting.
Teaming agreement addresses need for faster firefighting helicopter deliveries. A FIREHAWK aircraft operated by CAL FIRE demonstrates the powerful concentration of water released from its 1,000 gallon tank for effective wildfire fighting.
An S-70 Blackhawk aircraft becomes a Firehawk helicopter when United Rotorcraft adds a 1,000-gallon (3,785-liter) water tank system, a raised landing gear (to accommodate the tank), and associated integrated avionics, a process that typically takes six months.
Gov. Jared Polis signed a bill Friday allocating $26 million to buy another “Firehawk,” a converted version of the military’s ubiquitous Black Hawk helicopter. The Firehawk’s top speed is about 160 mph and it can quickly slurp up and drop 1,000 gallons of water.
DENVER — Colorado’s long-awaited first custom firefighting helicopter has been delayed nearly a year longer than expected, but its backers are hopeful for delivery by early 2024. The Firehawk...
EATURES“S-70 FIREHAWK . What a phenomenal machine. Just unbeat. SNORKEL WATER FILL. From a Variety of Sources. – Tom Short, Senior Pilot, LA County FD ”. RAPID REFILL. Refill Tank < 60 Seconds. ACCURATE WATER DROP. Uniform Pattern.