Tank vs. bucket
BENEFITS OF RECOIL’S WILDFIRE SUPPRESSION TANKS
In today’s world of ever-increasing wildfires that now regularly threaten densely populated areas, the onboard wildfire suppression tank is a considerably preferable choice over the long-line operated water bucket.
But don’t just take our word for it. See it for yourself in the chart below:
| FEATURE | TANK | BUCKET |
|---|---|---|
| Can operate over populated areas safely | Long line operations are not allowed over populated areas where an emergency jettison of the load cannot be performed safely without injury to persons or property. | |
| Variable dispersal options | Water buckets are single release. | |
| Tank has controllable filling capacities to manage weight | Buckets require sinching. | |
| No airspeed limitations | Buckets are restricted to 80 knots. | |
| Low maintenance | A large percentage of water buckets are loaned not owned. This business practice does not guarantee water bucket availability, maintainability, or readiness when needed for quick wildfire response. | |
| More precise and variable drops | Less control over the long line operations. | |
| Can fill in shallower water | Buckets require deeper water to fill than tanks, limiting resources. |