UH-60A+ Blackhawk
The Sikorsky UH-60A+ Blackhawk is a US military-proven modern helicopter platform that has recently entered the private sector for aerial firefighting, construction and heavy lift operations, aerial powerline construction and maintenance and much more. Our Blackhawk platforms are configurable for external loads on the cargo hook and aerial firefighting in both belly tank and bucket operations.
| Max Weight Capacity | 22,000 lbs. |
| External Load Lifting Capacity | 8,000 lbs. |
| Max Speed | 160 knots |
| Range | 250-300 miles |
| Capabilities | Precision Utility Construction and Maintenance, Heavy Lift, Aerial Firefighting, Seismic, Disaster Relief, Construction |
Bell 212 HP w/PT6T-3DF Engines & BLR Fast Fin
Our Bell 212 HP (DF) helicopters with upgraded Pratt & Whitney PT6T-3DF engines, a very exclusive enhancement in the United States market, offer an additional layer of safety provisions with improved single engine flyaway capability. This provides greater redundancy for for job specialities which require operating in adverse conditions such as powerline corridors, rugged terrain and offshore.
Additionally, our Bell 212s with enhanced BLR Fast Fin and Strake Modification are a two-blade, twin-engine, medium helicopter with 10 person seating capacity (including pilot) well suited to heavy lifting, transporting large groups, hoisting, construction, and utility work where a twin-engine helicopter is needed.
Our Bell 212 HP helicopters are also optionally configured with hoists for Human External Cargo (HEC) aerial work. Operated by professional hoist technicians, hoisting allows for an optimally safe configuration in the most demanding precision operations.
| Max Weight Capacity | 11,200 lbs. |
| Max Speed | 130 knots |
| Range | 220 miles |
| Capabilities | Aerial Firefighting, Seismic, Disaster Relief, Passenger Transport, Construction |
Bell 212 HP with BLR Fast Fin and Strakes
The Bell 212 HP with enhanced BLR Fast Fin and Strake Modification is a two-blade, twin-engine, medium helicopter with 10 person seating capacity (including pilot) well suited to heavy lifting, transporting large groups, hoisting, construction, and utility work where a twin-engine helicopter is needed.
| Max Weight Capacity | 11,200 lbs. |
| Max Speed | 130 knots |
| Range | 220 miles |
| Capabilities | Aerial Firefighting, Seismic, Disaster Relief, Passenger Transport, Construction |
Bell 205A-1++ with BLR Fast Fin and Strakes
The Bell 205A-1++ with BLR Fast Fin and Strakes modification is the highly modernized and upgraded civilian version of the venerable “Huey”. The two-blade, single-engine, medium helicopter with 10 person seating capacity (including pilot) is powered by a Honeywell/Lycoming T53-17B engine. The 205’s power, competitive empty weight and reliability make it well suited for external load such as aerial firefighting and precision lift, passenger and cargo transport.
| Max Weight Capacity | 10,500 lbs. |
| Max Speed | 120 knots |
| Range | 220 miles |
| Capabilities | Aerial Firefighting, Seismic, Disaster Relief, Passenger Transport, Construction |
Airbus H125 B3e with BLR Tailboom Upgrades
The powerful AS350 B3E ASTAR outclasses all other single engine helicopters in performance, versatility, and safety. Our fleet is equipped with the powerful 2D engine, and BLR kit making them the highest performing version available. The all forward seating arrangement gives the ASTAR superior visibility to its competition.
| Max Weight Capacity | 5,225 lbs. Internal 6,173 lbs. External |
| Max Speed | 155 knots |
| Range | 345 miles |
| Capabilities | Utility Patrol, Aerial Firefighting, Disaster Relief, Passenger Transport, Construction, Seismic, Animal Survey |