November 5, 2025

RECOIL TSUNAMI EXTERNAL WILDFIRE SUPPRESSION TANK RECEIVES EASA VALIDATION

BOWLING GREEN Kentucky; Recoil Aerospace Inc. (Recoil) announce’s validation of its Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) SR02584AK by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) for it’s Airbus Super Puma Tsunami External Tank.

Recoil adds this EASA STC 10084620 for the Airbus Super Puma helicopter series (SA330, AS332, EC225, AS332L, AS332L1, AS332L2, EC225LP) to a wide-ranging list of existing international certifications.

  • FAA STC: SR02584AK
  • Brazil/ANOC: 2024S12-08
  • Australia: SR02584AK
  • Canada: SR02584AK
  • Mexico: IA-1012/2025
  • Morocco: SR02584AK
  • South Korea: SR02584AK

The low-profile Tsunami External Tank mounts directly to the fuselage, requiring no modifications to the helicopter landing gear. Rapid installation combined with highvolume, fixed-tank water delivery and a 130 knot VNE leads to maximum fire suppression effectiveness.

“We are pleased to be able to offer European Super Puma operators this proven, modern aerial firefighting solution, ideal for urban area and remote wildfire operations,” states Recoil President Joseph Rice.

Tsunami Aerial Firefighting Systems Key Features:

US-Manufactured & Globally Supported, 4,000-Liter Capacity, Aerospace Carbon Fiber Construction, Rapid Salvo Drop Pattern, Integrates with Existing Landing Gear, Fastest Airspeed Available – 130 Knot VNE, NVG IR Lights, Pulse Lights for safety in lowvisibility conditions, 132-Liter Integrated Foam Tank, Install / Removal in Minutes, Minimal Airframe Modification = Reduced Training Time, Tsunami Tank Crew Orientation Training Academy, Recoil provides full, global customer support and service.

Tsunami External and Internal helicopter wildfire suppression tanks are available for immediate acquisition. With EASA approval, European helicopter firefighting agencies and operators can employ this innovative technology upgrade for the forthcoming wildfire season.

Recoil Tsunami tanks are manufactured in partnership with Kentucky-based Aerospace Composites Solutions (ACS) which operates an AS9100-Certified Manufacturing facility.

Visit Recoil Aerospace at booth #1604 during European Rotors in Cologne, Germany, 18-20 November.

Recoil is the only U.S.-based company producing these types of next-generation fuselage-mounted or in-cabin AFSS tanks, in partnership with its Kentucky-based affiliate Aerospace Composites Solutions (ACS) which operates an AS9100 Certified Aerospace Manufacturing facility.