Helitak Fire Fighting Equipment

Helitak Fire Tank

The Helitak Fire Tank Design

The Helitak carbon fibre, custom built fire tanks are designed for a range of Helicopter models, allowing us to tailor each solution to your aircraft and take advantange of its full carrying capacity.


Helitak Fire Tanks range from 1000 to 11000 litres and are installed  with only minimal electrical aircraft modifications. Unlike other products on the market, no structural modifications to the air frame are required. 


The head pressure created by the trapezium shape of the extendable bag allows for a high-volume, targeted drop pattern. 


Our Helitak FTC Cockpit Controller, designed and developed in-house, provides pilots with full control of tank operations. 

The Helitak Fire Tank Range

Helitak has a range of tanks to suit the most popular helicopters commonly used in fire suppression. We have tanks to suit the following aircraft.

Helitak Light Helicopter Fire Fighting Tanks

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

  • 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) 

    Download FT1300-FT1400 Brochure

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Helitak Medium Lift Helicopter Fire Fighting Tanks

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

  • 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)

    Download FT1800 to FT2500 Brochure

  • 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)

  • 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)


    Download FT3500 Brochure


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Helitak Heavy Lift Helicopter Fire Fighting Tanks

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 B234 Chinook
  • Boening Vertol CH-46 Sea Knight
  • Sikorsky S70 Black Hawk


  • Sikorsky S-92
  • Sikorsky UH60

Features & Specifications

  • 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)

    Download FT4250 Brochure


  • 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)

    View Approved Type Certificates


    Download Brochure

  • 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)

  • 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)

    Download FT5000 Brochure (S-92)

  • 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)

    Download FT11K Brochure (CH-47)

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Helitak Fire Suppression Tanks in Action

Helitak Fire Fighting Equipment Pty Ltd is a Rotary Aerial Fire Fighting specialist, aerial firefighting design and manufacturing company located on the Sunshine Coast in Queensland, Australia.

Why Helitak Helicopter Fire Suppression Tanks?

Fast Connect / Disconnect

High Flow Hover Pump

Minimal Aircraft Modification

Selectable Door Operation

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