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Fire Tank range

Light Helicopter Fire Suppression Tanks
Helitak's light range of fire fighting tanks suit the following helicopters:
- Airbus 350
- Airbus 130
- Airbus 135
- Agusta 119 Koala
- Bell 407
- Bell 429
- BK117
- Ka226T
Features & Specifications
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FT1300 - FT1400
Features
- Helitak Fire Tank Controller (FTC) controls and records variable application rates, water collection and delivery GPS, maintenance and operations data telemetry
- User friendly Cyclic Controller
- Carbon fibre epoxy resin shell construction
- Internal control and electrical compartment
- Failsafe emergency door operation
- 25 minutes install/removal – roll under, attach mounting pins and electrical plugs.
- Designed for maximum head pressure for the most effective canopy penetration available in the market
Specifications
- Tank Capacity: 1000-1300L (264-343gal)
- Tank Weight Empty: 105kgs (231lbs)
- Tank Weight Full: 1405kgs (3097lbs)
- Tank Height: 270mm (11”)
- Foam Retardant Capacity: 95L (25gal)
- Power requirements: 28 Vdc 150Amps
- Hover Fill Pump: HP2000 2000L (528gal) per minute
- Dimensions: Tank length 2000mm (6.56ft); Tank width 1200mm (3.93 ft)
Brochure Downloads

Medium Lift Helicopter Fire Tanks
Helitak's range of fire fighting tanks, with carrying capacities from 1,800 to 3,500 litres, suit the following medium lift helicopters:
- Bell Medium Range
- BK117
- H145
- Leonardo Agusta AW139
- Leonardo AW189
- Bell 214B/B1
Features & Specifications
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FT1800 to FT2500 - Bell Medium Range
The FT1800-FT2500 Fire Tank range is designed to suit the bell medium range of helicopters, including B412, UH 1H, and B212. The tank can be fitted to each aircraft and the capacity varies depending on the carrying capacity of the aircraft.
Features
- Helitak Fire Tank Controller (FTC) controls and records variable application rates, water collection and delivery GPS, maintenance and operations data telemetry
- User friendly Cyclic Controller
- Carbon fibre epoxy resin shell construction
- Internal control and electrical compartment
- Failsafe emergency door operation
- 25 minutes install/removal – roll under, attach mounting pins and electrical plugs
- Designed for maximum head pressure for the most effective canopy penetration available in the market
Specifications
- Tank Capacity: 1800-2500L (475- 660gal)
- Tank Weight Empty: 146kgs (321lbs)
- Tank Weight Full: 1946- 2646kgs (4290- 5820lbs)
- Tank Height: 270mm (11”)
- Foam Retardant Capacity: 95L (25gal)
- Power requirements: 28 Vdc 150Amps
- Hover Fill Pump: HP2000 2000L (528gal) per minute
- Dimensions: Tank length 2600mm (8.56ft); Tank width 1740mm (5.7ft)
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FT2200 – FT2800 Leonardo Agusta Westland AW139 & AW189
The Helitak FT2200 - FT2800 Fire Tank is designed for the Leonardo Agusta Westland AW139 & AW189.
Features
- Helitak Fire Tank Controller (FTC) controls and records variable application rates, water collection and delivery GPS, maintenance and operations data telemetry
- User friendly Cyclic Controller
- Carbon fibre epoxy resin shell construction
- Internal control and electrical compartment
- Failsafe emergency door operation
- 25 minutes install/removal – roll under, attach mounting pins and electrical plugs
- Designed for maximum head pressure for the most effective canopy penetration available in the market
Specifications
- Tank Capacity: 2200L - 2800L (581gal - 739gal)
- Tank Weight Empty: 185kgs (407lbs)
- Tank Weight Full: 2985kgs (6580lbs)
- Tank Height: 300mm (12”)
- Foam Retardant Capacity: 150L (40gal)
- Power requirements: 28Vdc 40Amps / 115-200Vac 400 Hz
- Hover Fill Pump: HP4000 4000L (1056gal) per minute
- Dimensions: Tank length 2600mm (8.56ft); Tank width 17400mm (5.7ft)
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FT3500 - Bell 214B/B1 & BELL 214ST
The Helitak FT3500 Fire Tank is designed for the Bell 214ST and leverages the aircraft’s robust lifting capabilities allowing the tank to hold up to 3500 litres.
Features
Helitak Fire Tank Controller (FTC) controls and records variable application rates, water collection and delivery GPS, maintenance and operations data telemetry
User friendly Cyclic Controller
Carbon fibre epoxy resin shell construction
Internal control and electrical compartment
Failsafe emergency door operation
25 minutes install/removal – roll under, attach mounting pins and electrical plugs – Plug and Play
Designed for maximum head pressure for the most effective canopy penetration available in the market
Specifications
Tank Capacity: 3500L (845gal)
Tank Weight Empty: 215kgs (475lbs)
Tank Weight Full: 3500kgs (7716lbs)
Tank Height: 270mm (11”)
Foam Retardant Capacity: 95L (25gal)
Power requirements: 28Vdc 150Amps
Hover Fill Pump: HP2000 2000L (528gal) per minute – fills in 35 seconds
Dimensions: Tank length 2600mm (8.5 Feet); Tank width 1740mm (5.7 Feet)
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Heavy Lift Helicopter Fire Tanks
Helitak's range of fire fighting tanks, with carrying capacities from 4,250 to 11,000 litres, suit the following heavy lift helicopters:
- Airbus Super Puma AS332 & H225
- Boeing CH-47 Chinook
- Boeing Vertol CH-46 Sea Knight
- Sikorsky S70 Black Hawk
- Sikorsky S-92
- Sikorsky UH60
Features & Specifications
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FT4250 - Airbus Super Puma AS332, H225
The Helitak FT4250 Fire Tank has been designed for the Airbus Super Puma AS332 and H225.
STC: SR04509CH
Features
- Helitak Fire Tank Controller (FTC) controls and records variable application rates, water collection and delivery GPS, maintenance and operations data telemetry
- User friendly Cyclic Controller
- Carbon fibre epoxy resin shell construction
- Internal control and electrical compartment
- Failsafe emergency door operation
- 25 minutes install/removal – roll under, attach mounting pins and electrical plugs – Plug and Play
- Designed for maximum head pressure for the most effective canopy penetration available in the market
Specifications
- Tank Capacity: 4250L (1122gal)
- Tank Weight Empty: 325kgs (716lbs)
- Tank Weight Full: 4575kgs (9369lbs)
- Tank Height: 300mm (12”)
- Foam Retardant Capacity: 205L (54gal)
- Power requirements: 20Kva 110Vac 3 Phase / 35Amps 28Vdc 30Amps
- Hover Fill Pump: HP6000 6000L (1585gal) per minute
- Dimensions: Tank length 3400mm (11 Feet); Tank width 2000mm (6.5 Feet)
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FT4500 - Sikorsky UH60 & S70 Black Hawk
The FT4500 is built to maximise the lifting capabilities of the Sikorsky Blackhawk helicopter. Leveraging the ESSS Mounts and Cargo hook, the FT4500 can carry up to 4500 litres.
STC: SR04461CH
Features
- Helitak Fire Tank Controller (FTC) controls and records variable application rates, water collection and delivery GPS, maintenance and operations data telemetry
- User friendly Cyclic Controller
- Carbon fibre epoxy resin shell construction
- Internal control and electrical compartment
- Failsafe emergency door operation
- 25 minutes install/removal – roll under, attach mounting pins and electrical plugs – Plug and Play
- Designed for maximum head pressure for the most effective canopy penetration available in the market
- Lower ESSS mount required and available from Helitak
Specifications
- Tank Capacity: 4500L (1188gal)
- Tank Weight Empty: 325kgs (716lbs)
- Tank Weight Full: 4825kgs (10637lbs)
- Tank Height: 300mm (12”)
- Foam Retardant Capacity: 205L (54gal)
- Power requirements: 20Kva 110Vac 3 Phase / 50Amps 28Vdc 30Amps
- Hover Fill Pump: HP6000 6000L (1585gal) per minute
- Dimensions: Tank length 3400mm (11ft); Tank width 2000mm (6.5ft)
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FT5000 - Boeing Vertol CH-46 Sea Knight
Features
- Helitak Fire Tank Controller (FTC) controls and records variable application rates, water collection and delivery GPS, maintenance and operations data telemetry
- User friendly Cyclic Controller
- Carbon fibre epoxy resin shell construction
- Internal control and electrical compartment
- Failsafe emergency door operation
- 25 minutes install/removal – roll under, attach mounting pins and electrical plugs – Plug and Play
- Designed for maximum head pressure for the most effective canopy penetration available in the market
Specifications
- Tank Capacity: 5000L (1320gal)
- Tank Weight Empty: 325kgs (716lbs)
- Tank Weight Full: 5325kgs (11740lbs)
- Tank Height: 360mm (14”)
- Foam Retardant Capacity: 200L (53gal)
- Power requirements: 20Kva 110Vac 3 Phase / 50Amps 28Vdc 30Amps
- Hover Fill Pump: HP6000 6000L (1585gal) per minute
- Dimensions: Tank length 6500mm (21.3ft); Tank width 2200mm (7.2ft)
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FT5000 - Sikorsky S-92
Features
- Helitak Fire Tank Controller (FTC) controls and records variable application rates, water collection and delivery GPS, maintenance and operations data telemetry
- User friendly Cyclic Controller
- Carbon fibre epoxy resin shell construction
- Internal control and electrical compartment
- Failsafe emergency door operation
- 25 minutes install/removal – roll under, attach mounting pins and electrical plugs – Plug and Play
- Designed for maximum head pressure for the most effective canopy penetration available in the market
Specifications
- Tank Capacity: 5000L (1320gal)
- Tank Weight Empty: 325kgs (716lbs)
- Tank Weight Full: 5325kgs (11740lbs)
- Tank Height: 300mm (12”)
- Foam Retardant Capacity: 200L (53gal)
- Power requirements: 20Kva 110Vac 3 Phase / 50Amps 28Vdc 30Amps
- Hover Fill Pump: HP6000 6000L (1585gal) per minute
- Dimensions: Tank length 3600mm (11.6ft); Tank width 2000mm (6.5ft)
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FT11K - Boeing CH-47 Chinook
The FT11K is the largest fire tank in the Helitak product range allowing the Chinook to maximise it's lifting capacity and carry 11,000 litres.
Features
- Helitak Fire Tank Controller (FTC) controls and records variable application rates, water collection and delivery GPS, maintenance and operations data telemetry
- User friendly Cyclic Controller
- Carbon fibre epoxy resin shell construction
- Internal control and electrical compartment
- Failsafe emergency door operation
- 25 minutes install/removal – roll under, attach mounting pins and electrical plugs – Plug and Play
- Designed for maximum head pressure for the most effective canopy penetration available in the market
Specifications
- Tank Capacity: 11000L (2905gal)
- Tank Weight Empty: 880kgs (2028lbs)
- Tank Weight Full: 12000kgs (26455lbs)
- Tank Height: 360mm (14”)
- Foam Retardant Capacity: 500L (132gal)
- Power requirements: 40Kva 110Vac 3 Phase / 50Amps 28Vdc 30Amps
- Hover Fill Pump: HP10000 10000L (3170gal) per minute
- Dimensions: Tank length 6500mm (21.3ft); Tank width 2200mm (7.2ft)