Description
DART's SkyCannon™ can control and contain high-rise fires, slowing the spread of flames through out the building while allowing ground based fighters to evacuate endangered occupants and combat the fire internally.
Key Features
- Durable composite belly tank
- Optional, hover refill snorkel
- Low-pressure, high-volume spray
- Double safety lock mechanism prevents boom interference with main and tail rotors
- Boom extends at least one-meter past rotor diameter, reducing rotor wash factor
- Kit includes infrared camera and distance measuring equipment
Key Benefits
- Designed specifically for combating high-rise building fires
- Provides ability to reach beyond ground-based firefighting efforts
- Boom operated by crew member on separate, user-friendly control console
- FAA certified for day/night VFR
- Installation/removal in 30 minutes
Approvals
| Approval type | Authority | Reference number | Aircraft approved | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STC | FAA - USA | SR02459SE | EC225 | |
| STC | JCAB - Japan | STC-437-TYO | EC225 |