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2 new $26 million Orange County firefighting helicopters use Black Hawk design, replace Super Hueys
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Two new helicopters that will “exponentially bolster” firefighting capabilities in Orange County were unveiled on Monday, Aug. 19, with a water-dropping demonstration over Irvine Lake in Silverado.
The Sikorsky S70 Firehawks, first approved for purchase by the Orange County Fire Authority Board of Directors in 2022, are born with the military design of the Black Hawk helicopter, are outfitted with two engines and are known for quick maneuverability when fully loaded and a strong airframe.
The Sikorsky S70 Firehawks, first approved for purchase by the Orange County Fire Authority Board of Directors in 2022, are born with the military design of the Black Hawk helicopter, are outfitted with two engines and are known for quick maneuverability when fully loaded and a strong airframe.