27-May-2021 Source: United Rotorcraft
United Rotorcraft, a division of Air Methods Corporation announced today the delivery of two HH-60L FIREHAWK® helicopters to Ventura County Air Unit.
Configured by United Rotorcraft with a 1,000-gallon water tank attached to the belly of the aircraft; an extended landing gear to accommodate the tank; a retractable snorkel than can refill the tank in less than one minute; a fully glass cockpit; a custom avionics package; and a rescue hoist, these HH-60L Firehawk® helicopters will allow fire crews to attack wildfires, transport up to 10 fully equipped ground firefighters to the fire line, and rescue firefighters and civilians when in need.