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Recoil Aerospace Awaits Firefighting System STC
The company calls its T1000-E system a game changer
Recoil Aerospace's T1000-E Wildfire Supression System
Following months of testing, Recoil Aerospace expects to receive FAA approval soon for its T1000-E Wildfire Suppression System. © Mariano Rosales/AIN

Recoil Aerospace is anticipating final FAA approval on its STC for the T1000-E Wildfire Suppression System. The certification will come after months of testing and evaluation for the system, which the company said represents a “leap forward in aerial firefighting capabilities.”

Among its features is a 1,000-gallon capacity tank with a fill time of under a minute and a drop time of five seconds, allowing for precise firefighting maneuvers. Powered by the aircraft’s AC voltage, the system—which weighs just 550 pounds—also includes a 30-gallon foam tank for enhanced firefighting effectiveness and a retraction system redundancy for fail-safe use during operations.