| Aircraft | |
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| 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 | |
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| 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 |
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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. It was added on 28 March 2025, and has since been viewed 134 times. |