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two helicopters Super Puma AS332 arrived at Chile to combat the forest fires during the season 2022-2023.
According to figures provided by CONAF, -which are updated day by day, In the season 2022-2023 have already registered about 2.600 forest fires and have been affected by more than 45.000 hectares. It is in the midst of this scenario and with the aim of supporting and improving aerial tactics in the fight against forest fires., is that they landed in Chile two AS332 Super Puma helicopters.
the chilean company Ecocopter in conjunction with Babcock, is in charge of operating the aircraft, which will be working in the Biobío and Araucanía Region to help extinguish the fire.
Mauricio Neira, Ecocopter Forest Manager, stated that "having the presence of the SuperPuma in Chile, It is a guarantee and a sample of how the forestry industry is taking the necessary measures in order to prevent this type of catastrophe from spreading and which can be controlled with fast aircraft., efficient and safe, through world-class expert crews”.
The Super Puma helicopter is capable of launching up to 3.500 liters of water, and can transport 16 brigadistas or firemen. These features allow it to meet the demands of the wildfire season within the light-heavy helicopter segment.
The Super Puma has a range of up to 3 hours, 20 meters long, a rotor diameter of 16,20 meters with 4 blades and a complete system for firefighting, through a bucket for loading water. With this mechanism the Super Puma AS332 can load its main tank, settling on a water source in a few seconds and allowing launches in different modalities, from partial launches to full download in six seconds.
on this occasion, the aircraft will be commanded by pilots and crews from Europe, and will have a staff of mechanics, engineers and logistical support that adds up to more than 4 people per aircraft, the ones that will be in Chile until the end of the season 2023.
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