Vallfirest Water Hog Advanced Helicopter Buckets

Advanced Helicopter Bucket Technology for Modern Aerial Firefighting

The Water Hog is an advanced aerial firefighting bucket designed for helicopters of all sizes. Constructed with durable materials and featuring a variable-flow multi-drop valve as standard, it ensures reliable and efficient water delivery in even the harshest environments.

Key Features & Benefits

• Durable Construction:
  Crafted with a reinforced polyurethane shell and fibreglass base, performing in all fire environments. As fuel burns off, more water can be carried without the need for a cinch strap.

• Electro-Hydraulic Valve:
  Exclusive to Water Hog, the 24VDC electro-hydraulic actuator guarantees precise valve control without mechanical switches or sensors that could fail. It operates at just 4.5A per valve, easily integrating into all helicopter types for firefighting missions.

• Rapid Deployment System (RDS):
  The RDS uses a central stainless-steel hub with radial spokes to keep the bucket rim taut. It locks in place with vertical posts and lynch pins, enabling deployment in just 30–60 seconds.

• Wide Range of Sizes:
  Available in sizes from 60 L to 11,000 L, catering to all operational needs—from light helicopters to heavy-lift aircraft.

Applications

• Weight and cost savings
• Initial attack
• Large incident support
• Hotspot suppression & mop-up
• Urban interface defence
• Shallow fill submersible pump system

The Water Hog offers unmatched reliability and efficiency, with a patented multi-drop system allowing unlimited drops per load. Trusted over 25 wildfire seasons, it is built for longevity and approved with Berry Amendment polyurethane fabric.