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Dart and United Develop Super Puma Firefighting Kit

The new multi-mission package aims to close a gap in capability for Category 1 aircraft

Dart and United Rotorcraft have developed an aerial firefighting system for Airbus Super Puma helicopters. — Dart and United Rotorcraft have developed an aerial firefighting system for Airbus Super Puma helicopters. (Image: Dart)

By Mark Huber • Contributor

October 17, 2023

Dart Aerospace is partnering with United Rotorcraft to develop a firefighting system for the Airbus Super Puma family of helicopters including the H225 and AS332. The system will feature an external belly-mounted water tank with a 1056 USG capacity and cockpit system controls. United Rotorcraft also will develop multi-mission equipment packages for operator-specific requirements. The companies are aiming for certification via STC approval from the FAA, EASA, and Transport Canada.

Separately, the companies both produce similar aerial firefighting capabilities for other Type 1 helicopters. The new Super Puma system will provide the market with additional wildfire attack capability for Type 1 rotorcraft, where there is an estimated 25 percent capacity gap globally. Working together, the companies will identify and meet additional market requirements for targeted users including government agencies and commercial operators.

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