Recoil Aerospace, November 19, 2024 - BOWLING GREEN, KY – Recoil Aerospace Inc, a provider of advanced aerial fire suppression systems (AFSS), has seen further deployment of its Tsunami T650-E tank system for the Airbus H225 Super Puma during a major incident.
Kentucky-based Recoil equipped the Republic of Korea’s 119 Rescue Program with the Tsunami T650-E Aerial Firefighting Tank System in its H225 Super Puma helicopter fleet.
October’s fire incident involved a major industrial structure fire in a large manufacturing facility, with a dangerous volume of heat and fire pushed by strong winds. An estimated 30 buildings were either damaged or destroyed.
Conditions forced firefighters on the ground to work from a distance, requesting assistance from the agency’s H225 firefighting helicopters.
The Recoil Tsunami-equipped H225 Super Puma proved effective in slowing the advance of the fire perimeter with precise water drops and rapid turnarounds given industry-leading airspeed ability.
Korea 119 Emergency Services implemented the Recoil AFSS in its operations in 2023.
Recoil’s low-profile aerial suppression platform mounts directly to the fuselage, eliminating external long-line bucket operations yet requiring no modifications to the helicopter landing gear. Install and removal occurs in minutes.
A performance upgrade in capabilities from legacy external water buckets, the Korea 119 crews are able to fly over urban population centers without the hazard of underslung, jettisonable loads.
Joseph Rice, President of Recoil Aerospace, said “From a pilot’s perspective, the Tsunami AFSS is robust, fast to fly, reliable and highly maneuverable. Aerial suppression efforts become more efficient given rapid turnarounds and rapid response to incidents. Merging carbon fiber with a direct-mount approach leads to effectiveness, longevity, maintainability in the field and lower operating costs”
- U.S.-manufactured and supported
- Comprehensive Tsunami AFSS Training Program/Recoil Training Academy
- Fastest airspeed available – 130 Knot VNE
- NVG IR lights
- Pulse lights for safety in low-visibility conditions
- Hailing siren
- 132 liter (35 gallon) integrated foam tank
- Aerospace carbon fiber construction
- No airframe modifications
- Install/removal in minutes
- Elimination of longline/jettisonable load hazards
Visit Recoil Aerospace during the upcoming Aerial Work Safety Conference in Boise, Idaho, Nov. 19-21, 2024.
About Recoil Aerospace : Recoil Aerospace, established in 2008, is a pioneering technology company specializing in advanced aerial firefighting solutions. Recoil is known for its expertise in developing lightweight carbon fiber composite tank solutions, including helicopter Tsunami Wildfire Suppression Tanks and H.A.R.P.S & Oasis internal fluid cargo utility tanks, providing a distinct global strategic advantage in austere, remote, hostile environments.
Kentucky-based Recoil equipped the Republic of Korea’s 119 Rescue Program with the Tsunami T650-E Aerial Firefighting Tank System in its H225 Super Puma helicopter fleet.
October’s fire incident involved a major industrial structure fire in a large manufacturing facility, with a dangerous volume of heat and fire pushed by strong winds. An estimated 30 buildings were either damaged or destroyed.
Conditions forced firefighters on the ground to work from a distance, requesting assistance from the agency’s H225 firefighting helicopters.
The Recoil Tsunami-equipped H225 Super Puma proved effective in slowing the advance of the fire perimeter with precise water drops and rapid turnarounds given industry-leading airspeed ability.
Korea 119 Emergency Services implemented the Recoil AFSS in its operations in 2023.
Recoil’s low-profile aerial suppression platform mounts directly to the fuselage, eliminating external long-line bucket operations yet requiring no modifications to the helicopter landing gear. Install and removal occurs in minutes.
A performance upgrade in capabilities from legacy external water buckets, the Korea 119 crews are able to fly over urban population centers without the hazard of underslung, jettisonable loads.
Joseph Rice, President of Recoil Aerospace, said “From a pilot’s perspective, the Tsunami AFSS is robust, fast to fly, reliable and highly maneuverable. Aerial suppression efforts become more efficient given rapid turnarounds and rapid response to incidents. Merging carbon fiber with a direct-mount approach leads to effectiveness, longevity, maintainability in the field and lower operating costs”
Tsunami Aerial Firefighting System (AFSS) Key Features
- U.S.-manufactured and supported
- Comprehensive Tsunami AFSS Training Program/Recoil Training Academy
- Fastest airspeed available – 130 Knot VNE
- NVG IR lights
- Pulse lights for safety in low-visibility conditions
- Hailing siren
- 132 liter (35 gallon) integrated foam tank
- Aerospace carbon fiber construction
- No airframe modifications
- Install/removal in minutes
- Elimination of longline/jettisonable load hazards
Visit Recoil Aerospace during the upcoming Aerial Work Safety Conference in Boise, Idaho, Nov. 19-21, 2024.
About Recoil Aerospace : Recoil Aerospace, established in 2008, is a pioneering technology company specializing in advanced aerial firefighting solutions. Recoil is known for its expertise in developing lightweight carbon fiber composite tank solutions, including helicopter Tsunami Wildfire Suppression Tanks and H.A.R.P.S & Oasis internal fluid cargo utility tanks, providing a distinct global strategic advantage in austere, remote, hostile environments.
See also |
Recoil Aerospace State of Kentucky 
National 119 Rescue Headquarters South Korea Fire Fighting Departments EC225LP in
South Korea Fire Fighting Departments 
Helicopters Firefighting 
