{"product_id":"icm53202","title":"ICM Models 1\/35 S-64 Helicopter Fire Water Tank - ICM53202","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore the \u003cstrong\u003eS-64 Helicopter Fire Water Tank\u003c\/strong\u003e from ICM Models at Mega Hobby. This release is listed in 1\/35 scale.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eProduct information\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Sikorsky S-64E is a premier heavy-lift helicopter adapted for large-scale aerial firefighting. Outfitted with a specialized 10,000-liter aluminum tank (typically loaded to 9,000–9,500 liters for optimal flight dynamics), the aircraft drops water, foam, or fire retardant directly onto major fires. Internal vertical baffles stabilize the liquid payload in transit to maintain helicopter control.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOperated by a geared door mechanism, the tank can be refilled in flight using two intake options:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePond Snorkel: A 12-meter flexible hose with an end pump that drafts water from sources as shallow as 45–50 cm while hovering.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSea Snorkel: A surface-skimming intake that fills the tank while taxing across open water at 35–45 knots.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWith a surge capacity of up to 30,000 gallons (114,000 liters) per hour, the system can execute a full load release in 2.5 seconds or perform up to four precise, partial drops per mission.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScale:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\/35   \u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e ICM Models   \u003cstrong\u003eItem:\u003c\/strong\u003e ICM53202\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManufacturer: ICM Models\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSubject: S-64 Helicopter Fire Water Tank\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSKU: ICM53202\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScale: 1\/35\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduct type: Aircraft Model Kits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplore more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/icm-models\"\u003eICM Models\u003c\/a\u003e, browse \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/model-aircraft\"\u003eModel Aircraft\u003c\/a\u003e or prepare your next project with \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tools-supplies\"\u003eTools \u0026amp; Supplies\u003c\/a\u003e at Mega Hobby.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ICM Models","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67974301745226,"sku":"ICM53202","price":35.19,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0565\/3066\/5546\/files\/icm53202-135-icm-s-64-helicopter-fire-water-tank-preorder-squadron-model-models__11707.1787208171.jpg?v=1794548696","url":"https:\/\/megahobby.com\/products\/icm53202","provider":"Mega Hobby","version":"1.0","type":"link"}