Aircraft Photo of N850AR | Sikorsky S-92A | VIH - Vancouver Island Helicopters | AirHistory.net #793638
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:N850AR
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-92
Aircraft Generic Type:Sikorsky S-92/H-92 Patriot/H-148 Cyclone
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky S-92A
C/n (msn):920140
Operator Titles:VIH - Vancouver Island Helicopters
Location
City / Heliport:Dallas - Southland Center HeliportMap
Region / Country:Texas, United States
Airport Codes:ICAO: -   IATA: -   Local: TX55   Other: -
Event:Verticon 2025
 
Photo Date:14 March 2025
Photo by:Adrian Romang
Photo ID: 793638
Photo Comment

What can not be seen in this picture is the latest purpose of this helicopter: firefighting! During the VAI Verticon 2025 show, N850AR was presented with a 5000 Liter / 1320 US-Gallon watertank developped by australian company Helitak. VIH Helicopters, together with Milestone Aviation, is pioneering the use of former Oil&Gas S-92's in the firefighting role and received FAA certification for the expandable, belly-mounted tank in 2024. Thanks to the civilian certification of the S-92, the cabin can be used to transport firefighters, a privilege e.g. a civilized ex US Army UH-60 doesn't have.

This photo is copyright © Adrian Romang, and may not be used or published in any way without permission.

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