The Water Hog is an advanced aerial firefighting bucket designed for helicopters of all sizes. Built with rugged materials, equipped with a variable-flow multi-drop valve as standard, and engineered for quick deployment, it ensures reliable and efficient water delivery in even the harshest environments.
Berry Amendment approved Polyurethane fabric.
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Trusted in over 25 wildfire seasons, the Water Hog offers unmatched reliability and efficiency. Its patented multi-drop system allow unlimited drops per load.
Built with a reinforced polyurethane shell and fiberglass base, it performs in all fire environments. As fuel burns off, more water can be carried—no cinch strap needed.
Exclusive to Water Hog, the 24VDC electro-hydraulic actuator ensures precise valve control with no mechanical switches or sensors that can fail. Operates at just 4.5A per valve, offering the lowest current draw in the market.
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, allowing for deployment in just 30–60 seconds.
Built for speed and reliability in the field.
The Water Hog is available in sizes from 40 Gal to 2.905 Gal, covering all operational needs—from light helicopters to heavy-lift aircraft.
- Initial attack
- Indirect attack
- Hotspot suppression
- Urban-interface defense
- Shallow Field Submersible Pump System
