| Aircraft | |
|---|---|
| Registration / Serial: | N483DF |
| Fleet number: | 611 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Sikorsky S-70 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Sikorsky S-70 (H-60 Black Hawk/Seahawk) |
| Aircraft Version: | Sikorsky S-70i International Black Hawk |
| C/n (msn): | 704030 |
| Operator Titles: | Cal Fire - California Department of Forestry & Fire Protection |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | Prado Helitack Base |
| Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Airport Codes: | None |
| Photo Date: | 1 March 2024 |
| Photo by: | Adrian Romang |
| Photo ID: | 662106 |
| Photo Comment |
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This 2018 built S-70i was the 1st of 12 Firehawks ordered by CAL Fire. It initially carried fleet number 903 but has since been renumbered to 611. Seen here resting at the Prado Helitack base (adjacent to a prison facility) south of the city of Chino. The base is to become CAL Fire's main helicopter hub in Southern Californina. A follow-up order for 4 additional Firehawks is currently being exercised. The fleet of 16 Firehawks will allow to keep enough in service, while a few will either serve as back-up or undergo maintenance. This photo is copyright © Adrian Romang, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 3 March 2024, and has since been viewed 247 times. |