FIREHAWK® Helicopter

Born a BLACK HAWK® helicopter, the Sikorsky S-70i™ FIREHAWK® is a proven, all-in-one aerial firefighting aircraft designed to stop fires in their tracks before they have the chance to grow.

Since 2000, FIREHAWK helicopters have played a key role in responding to the most challenging wildfires across the United States. Brave pilots and crews rely on FIREHAWK night and day through dangerous and deteriorating conditions that force other aircraft to remain grounded.

The FIREHAWK fleet proudly supports the Los Angeles County Fire Department, CAL FIRE, Ventura County Fire Department, Santa Barbara Fire Department, Orange County Fire Authority, and the State of Colorado Division of Fire Protection and Control.

The FIREHAWK helicopter brings enhanced capability and flight safety to its high-payload role: extra power margin when dropping water or inserting firefighters at the fire line; 4 g maneuverability when fully loaded; a stronger airframe; and greater water drop control.

A true multi-mission aircraft, the FIREHAWK can be quickly reconfigured in flight for search and rescue, hoist rescues and medical transport.

The future of aerial firefighting depends on innovative wildfire suppression techniques, including Sikorsky's optionally piloted MATRIX flight autonomy system.

FIREHAWK provides a margin of safety and performance that allows my personnel to operate in an all-risk environment.

Rob Gaylor

Los Angeles County Fire Department Fire Chief

Multi-Mission Capabilities ___

Firefighter Transport

Insert up to 11 wildland firefighters and their gear at the edge of the fire line.

Precision Water Drop

Siphon, carry and release up to 8,000 pounds of water (1,000 gallons) in the aircraft’s belly tank. Drop water with high accuracy to dampen flames and help your ground firefighters advance.

Search And Rescue

Hoist residents to safety in a Stokes basket or rescue strop. Use the cargo hook to rescue livestock from otherwise inaccessible locations, such as remote canyons.

Humanitarian Assistance, Disaster Relief

Carry 4,080 kg/9,000 lbs. of supplies as internal pallets or as an external sling load via the cargo hook.

Emergency Medical Transport

Give critical first responder patient care in the medically equipped cabin.

S-70i™ FIREHAWK Helicopter Walkaround ___

Cabin Configurations ___

Search and Rescue

Medevac

Firefighter Transport

*Additional seating options available

Troop Seats

*Additional seating options available

FIREHAWK Helicopter:

A Reliable Helicopter For Your Most Demanding Wildfire Threats

When courageous men and women put themselves at risk to save property, homes and lives, they require nothing but the best. The FIREHAWK Helicopter provides just that – minimizing time spent in transport between water and fuel sources, and maximizing time spent at the fire. This aircraft’s game-changing capabilities push the boundaries of aerial firefighting and help operators ensure they bring people home – everywhere, every time.