Cloudburst Fire Bucket System

The Cloudburst Fire Bucket is a wise investment for military and civilian operations around the world due to its modern features, reliability, and design.

Our H125 / AS350 Quick Release Cargo Basket is designed to perfectly accommodate the CLOUDBURST 1000 L / 263 USG MULTI-DROP Bucket. Contact us today to equip your aircraft with the ultimate firefighting combo.

The Cloudburst Fire Bucket has been manufactured since 2005 and product development has been ongoing to ensure these remain the world’s premier helicopter fire fighting device, featuring tough and durable urethane construction and a “failsafe to open” monsoon valve, capable of multi drop applications, while incorporating options for shallow-fill pumps and foam bladders.

The Cloudburst Fire Bucket is made of tough and durable PVC, an industry-recognized super material that is tough and flexible. It is strong, load-bearing, impact-resistant, and capable of withstanding high operating temperatures. This material is also chosen for its strength, excellent UV stabilization, and strong resistance to the growth of algae and fungi.

Here are the key features of IMS Cloudburst Fire Buckets:

  • Compact design when stowed and handled
  • Multi-drop capable with the Monsoon Valve fitted
  • Optional enclosed foam injection system
  • Fast valve actuation speed
  • Variation in spread pattern with the Monsoon Valve fitted
  • Monsoon Valve uses electric over compressed air for operation
  • All systems require electric power supply to operate
  • Very tough and durable construction
  • The pilot can vary the volume of each load with the multi drop Monsoon Valve
  • Optional Shallow Fill pumping systems

The 21st century features of the Cloudburst Fire Bucket provide rapid filling, fast valve operation, low maintenance and ease of use, making the Cloudburst Fire Bucket System a wise investment.

ModelUS Gallons CapacityLiters CapacityEmpty Weight lb *Empty Weight kg *
CB130341306027
CB200532006128
CB280742806429
CB4201114208438
CB5001325008639
CB6401696409543
CB75019875010849
CB88023288012155
CB1000264100012858
CB1200317120014867
CB1400370140016876
CB1600423160017680
CB1800476180018584
CB20005282000229104
CB25006602500305139
CB30007933000324147
CB35009253500348158
CB400010574000372169
CB450011894500379172
CB500013215000387176
CB750019817500420191
CB10000264110000454206

Other Volumes Available Upon Request

* Excludes Ballast weight(s)