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Cascade Fire Bucket
The Cascade helicopter firefighting bucket from Kawak Aviation is a high-performance aerial firefighting tool engineered for maximum efficiency, reliability, and ease of use in wildfire suppression operations. Designed for efficient Aerial Fire Suppression, it delivers a consistent, effective drop pattern that ensures maximum fire coverage and rapid fire control.
With stable flight characteristics and easy handling—even in challenging conditions—the Cascade bucket allows for fast, dip-fill capability without the need for special techniques, significantly reducing turnaround time.
The Kawak Bucket is available with a high performance and reliability refill pump option, offered in both 400Hz or 28VDC configurations. These time-tested systems enable rapid fill rates of 1,100 or 1,600 U.S. gallons per minute, helping minimize turn times.
Its collapsible, compact design makes transport, storage, and deployment easy and efficient. Built for durability and performance, the Cascade bucket is a trusted solution for aerial firefighting professionals worldwide.
- Excellent stable flight characteristics
- Superior drop pattern with both high density and good coverage
- Collapsible top frame for storage, ground handling, and ease of transport
- Free motion valve opening allows rapid sink and fill in the dip (no special dip technique or training required)
- Kawak engineered simple, robust, electric linear valve actuator, draws 10 amps @ 28VDC (no adjustments for continued use)
- 1600 Gpm AC refill pump, significant weight savings over heavy DC lines; draws 35 amps
- Modular design for ease of maintenance and troubleshooting (no adjustments for continued use)
- Stronger than steel, lightweight, synthetic rigging
- Fully manufactured in Oregon, USA
- Two US international patents pending
Note: Kawak is producing bucket sizes based on current customer demand. If you are interested in a specific size not listed on this page, let us know. Production of other popular bucket sizes is imminent.
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Email: sales@kawakaviation.com
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