LEO SYSTEM
The LEO SYSTEM is a conceptual slung firefighting device for helicopters which generates pressurised straight-stream of class A foam. The expanded and homogeneous foam is beneficial as an extinguishing agent and enhances aerial firefighting by optimizing dispersion over fire and wildland fuels.
The LEO SYSTEM has been designed for pilots by pilots. The pilot has full control over the system through the ergonomic paddle joystick on the cyclic control as well as the cabin control box.
BENEFITS
- Class A foam
- Environmentally friendly. 100% fluorine-free and totally biodegradable
- Highly efficient and cost effective
- The long line allows users visibility to the effect and reduces downwash
- Multipurpose (Direct attack, Parallel attack, Indirect attack and fire exposure protection)
- High surface area foam application
KEY FEATURES
Fast filling by immersion
Delivers a stream of water, wetting agent, foam or retardant
Long lasting dispersal
Piolt controlled pressure, flow and foam percentatge
Pilot-operated capacity control
Salvo water drop
Fast filling by immersion
Delivers a stream of water, wetting agent, foam or retardant
Long lasting dispersal
Piolt controlled pressure, flow and foam percentatge
Pilot-operated capacity control
Salvo water drop
APPLICATION
High surface area foam application: Allows the pilot to anchor the fire line and to overlap the dispersals with precision, covering the hot spots and spot fires outside the perimeter.
MULTIPURPOSE
- DIRECT ATTACK Foam or wetting agent is applied directly to burning fuel.
- PARALLEL ATTACK Foam or wetting agent is applied parallel to, and just far enough from the fire edge to enable firefighters and equipment to work effectively
- INDIRECT ATTACK Foam or wetting agent is applied some considerable distance away from the fire’s active edge, in case of a fast spreading or high intensity fire and to utilise natural or constructed firebreaks in the topography.
- FIRE EXPOSURE PROTECTION Protect property that may be endangered by a wildfire
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
| Engine Power | 27,6 - 29,9 kW |
| Fuel | gasoline |
| Fueltank capacity | 7L / 1,85 US gal |
| Water capacity | 800L / 211 US gal |
| Foam concentrate capacity | 80L / 21 US gal |
| Foam percentage | 0.1-1% |
| Filling time | 3 sec |
| Emergency water drop | Partial or total |
| Working pressure | 2 - 6 bar / 29 - 87 PSI |
| Maximum flow rate | 1600 L/min / 422 gpm |
| Empty weight | 260 Kg / 573 lbs |
| Dimensions | Ø 1525 x 1700 mm Height / Ø 5 x 5.8 ft Height |