Jul 29, 2023 · Rural Fire Service (RFS) aerial firefighting capabilities received a significant boost today with the arrival of a $9 million high-capacity waterbombing helicopter at Richmond. The new helicopter will allow for aerial firefighting at night and expand on existing air capabilities.

Dec 9, 2024 · The CH-47 Chinook helicopter can now hold 11,000 litres of water in an internal tank, making it an even better asset in firefighting efforts. With the tank upgrade, the helicopter can fill faster, deploy more effectively, and conduct …

Jul 31, 2023 · The New South Wales (NSW) Rural Fire Service (RFS) has gained a new A$9 million (US$6 million) CH-47 Chinook The high-capacity waterbombing helicopter was delivered to its base in the town of Richmond on 29 July.

Jul 31, 2023 · In its first year of operations, the Chinook will assist firefighters on the ground using a bucket of up to 10,000 litres. An 11,000-litre internal tank will be installed during the winter of 2024, which will allow it to commence night-time aerial firefighting.

Jul 26, 2023 · A media conference to welcome the first RFS-owned Chinook as it arrives will occur on the Base upon its arrival. The RFS Chinook will be the largest-capacity firefighting helicopter permanently based in Australia and have night-time aerial firefighting capability.

Jul 29, 2024 · RFS NSW Chinook US-registered N47CU, a CH-47 Chinook twin-rotor helicopter modified for tanker and water-bomber operations in airborne firefighting, is known as Helitak 211 (HT211). This impressive aircraft is leased from Coulson Aviation by the New South Wales Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS).

Aug 7, 2023 · A CH-47 Chinook helicopter, configured for firefighting missions, has been delivered to the Rural Fire Service (RFS) of New South Wales, Australia. The $9m, tandem-rotor, heavy lift helicopter will be based in Richmond, at the foot of the Blue Mountains in New South Wales.

Jul 29, 2023 · Rural Fire Service (RFS) aerial firefighting capabilities received a significant boost today with the arrival of a $9 million high-capacity waterbombing helicopter at Richmond. The new helicopter will allow for aerial firefighting at night and expand on existing air capabilities.

Dec 10, 2024 · The NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) has announced upgrades to its CH-47 Chinook helicopter, enhancing its ability to combat fires across the state. The Chinook now features an internal tank capable of holding 11,000 litres of water.

Dec 10, 2024 · The NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) has been preparing for summer with upgrades to Australia’s largest firefighting helicopter, including increased water-holding capacity and new night-time capabilities. The CH-47 Chinook helicopter can now hold 11,000 litres of water in an internal tank, making it an even better asset in firefighting efforts.