| Aircraft | |
|---|---|
| Registration / Serial: | N476DF |
| Fleet number: | 608 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Sikorsky S-70 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Sikorsky S-70 (H-60 Black Hawk/Seahawk) |
| Aircraft Version: | Sikorsky S-70i International Black Hawk |
| C/n (msn): | 704083 |
| Operator Titles: | Cal Fire - California Department of Forestry & Fire Protection |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | Hemet - Hemet-RyanMap |
| Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: KHMT IATA: HMT Local: HMT Other: - |
| Photo Date: | 2 March 2024 |
| Photo by: | Adrian Romang |
| Photo ID: | 669568 |
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Built in May 2021 with test registration SP-YVL, N476DF shown here is number 9 of 12 Firehawks initially ordered by CAL Fire (a follow-up order for 4 additional Firehawks has since been placed). The heli briefly carried fleet number 305 (for Prado Helitack base) but has since received # 608, as all CAL Fire Firehawks are getting a 6XX fleet number. The reason is that they will be moved around between the various Helitack bases throughout California for operational and maintenance reasons, and will not be assigned to a fixed base like the UH-1 Huey's they replace. This photo is copyright © Adrian Romang, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 23 March 2024, and has since been viewed 297 times. |