Dive into 25 years of partnership, collaboration, and dedication to the mission of saving lives and property throughout Australia.
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Erickson brings a unique experience and capability set to their work in Australia. As the first company to utilize tanked helicopters for firefighting, the S-64 helicopter is the world’s most established Type-1 high-volume helicopter. Over the last 25 years of service in Australia, Erickson’s ingenuity has resulted in several substantial improvements to the S-64 Air Crane® helicopter, including:
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Composite Main Rotor Blades (CMRB) allow enhanced performance at hot and high-density altitudes which is imperative during conditions that persist throughout the fire season. |
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The Sea Snorkel with its ability to utilize multiple refill methods and to refill expeditiously saves valuable time and resources, increasing overall operational efficiency. |
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The Tank Delivery System configurability of drop patterns is unsurpassed and allows for firefighting that is tailored to individual fires and terrain. |
“Erickson’s relationship and reputation with the Australian people has been largely driven by the dedication and enormous skill of the crew year after year. I feel privileged to work with a group of individuals that are so immensely dedicated to protecting people and property against environmental adversity.”
Over 25 years, Australia has seen a total of 17 different S-64 Air Crane® helicopters throughout the country.