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.
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 Rapid Deployment System hub-and-spoke system replaces traditional metal rims, keeping the bucket taut and ready with a setup time under 1 minute.
Buckets over 1,500 L feature a modular tubular stainless rim that connects like tent poles — a rugged alternative still available where RDS is not yet implemented.
- Initial attack
- Indirect attack
- Hotspot suppression
- Urban-interface defense
- Refill with retardant or foam additives (optional)
The Water Hog is available in sizes from 150 L to 11,000 L, covering all operational needs—from light helicopters to heavy-lift aircraft.
| Model | Capacity (liters / USG) | Valve / Base / Rigging | Control & Function |
|---|---|---|---|
| WH 400–1100 | 400–1,100 L / 105–290 USG | Single composite valve · 500 mm (19.6″) composite base · Removable stainless steel rim · Stainless steel PVC‑coated certified rigging | Compact 24 VDC control box · Multi Drop / Variable Drop · No control head |
| WH 1200–2000 | 1,200–2,000 L / ~317–529 USG | Single or multiple composite valves · Composite base (0.8–1.25 m diameter) · Removable stainless steel rim · Stainless steel PVC‑coated certified rigging | Compact 24 VDC control box · Multi Drop / Variable Drop · No control head |
| WH 2000–5000 | 2,000–5,000 L / ~529–1,320 USG | Multiple composite valves · Composite base (1.0–1.75 m) · Removable stainless steel or carbon-fibre rim · Stainless steel PVC‑coated certified rigging | Compact 24 VDC control box · Multi Drop / Variable Drop · No control head |
| WH 5000–8000 | 5,000–8,000 L / ~1,320–2,113 USG | Multiple composite valves · 1.75 m or 2.0 m composite base · Removable stainless steel or carbon-fibre rim · Stainless steel PVC‑coated certified rigging | Compact 24 VDC control box · Multi Drop / Variable Drop · No control head |
| WH 8000–11000 | 8,000–11,000 L / ~2,113–2,905 USG | Multiple composite valves · 2.0 m composite base · Removable stainless steel or carbon-fibre rim · Stainless steel PVC‑coated certified rigging | Compact 24 VDC control box · Multi Drop / Variable Drop · No control head |
