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Vallfirest - Heliskid
Heliskid is an all-new maneuvering tool combined for helicopters used for forest fire work. It is a compact and versatile skid unit that can be transported by ground or air for easier direct attack water line maneuvers in remote areas that cannot be accessed with today’s extinguishing systems using trucks or pick-ups with standard kits.
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Description
The Heliskid is comprised of a light aluminium structure that is capable of bearing the load of up to 3000L of water. It features 4 telescopic legs to support the Heliskid on the ground when full without affecting the pick up vehicle. It has a fold-down canvas tank with a capacity for 3000 liters and a 4-phase fire pump with a four-stroke engine and independent fuel tank. In addition, it includes 3-4 hose-carrying packs to create a total of 240 - 320 meters of hose.
Means of transportation
Compact for transport with any pick up model. Also is possible to carry 2 heliskid more by tow.
Unloading
4 telescopic legs must to be assembled to adapt skid unit to the ground, get the vehicle free and be ready to load water.
Deployment
Canvas tank must be deployed to let helicopters fill it by water discharge.
Pick up Adaptation
Dimensions are adjusted for adaptation to most pickups such as the double-cab Nissan Navara. It occupies all of the back of the vehicle for more volume capacity as a water tank.