Heliskid is a compact and versatile skid unit for light vehicles designed for easier direct attack operations with a water line in remote areas. A device that can be moved on the ground or in the air, it has 6 times more water capacity than a traditional skid unit and a high-performance motor pump.
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DESCRIPTION
Heliskid is a compact and versatile skid unit for light vehicles designed for easier direct attack operations with a water line in remote areas. A device that can be moved on the ground or in the air, it has 6 times more water capacity than a traditional skid unit and a high-performance motor pump.
The Heliskid can be helitransported to remote areas pick up trucks can’t go so a tank can be located in a strategic point for extinguishing work. The purpose is to quickly deploy the structure/deposit wherever needed to be filled with water from a helicopter in inaccessible areas and pressure-feed the water from the tank through the fire pump and hoses.
Heliskid is made up of: 1. Foldable canvas tank of 3,000 l. 2. 4 lifting points. 3. 4 stages motorpump with a 13HP, 18HP or 23HP engine. 4. Reinforced aluminum main structure. 5. Fuel tank 12 l. 6. Telescopic structure.
Means of transportation Compact for transport with any pick up model. Also is possible to carry 2 heliskid more by tow. Unloading 4 telescopic legs must to be assembled to adapt skid unit to the ground, get the vehicle free and be ready to load water.
Heliskid aerial transport from the vehicle unloading position to the remote area where the fire is to be attacked.
Sequence of use: Canvas tank must be deployed to let helicopters fill it by water discharge. 1. Transportation 2. Stabilization. 3. Filling. 4. Use.
Dimensions are adjusted for adaptation to most pickups such as the double-cab Nissan Navara. It occupies all of the back of the vehicle for more volume capacity as a water tank.