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Bell 214B1


Bell 214 B1 - C-FZVT

Originally designed by Bell Helicopter in the early-1970s to operate efficiently in extreme heat and high altitudes, these are the largest, most powerful single engine helicopters manufactured and operated in the world. With a maximum payload of up to 3,500kg (3.5 tons) these machines are the most productive and cost effective helicopters in their class. Seating is provided for up to 14 fully equipped passengers or crew. The Bell 214 machines can operate at maximum payload up to 14,000 feet density altitude. 

  • 2 Bambi Buckets (660 US gallons) 
  • 5695 lb. Gross weight (Fire Fighting)
  • Equipped with a foam kit (Fire Fighting)
  • 8000 lb. Max external lift capacity
  • Shoulder harnesses for all seats (14 passenger capacity)
  • Cruise speed 130 kts
  • Fuel Burn – 620 liters per hr
  • Single engine
  • 2 - 1.5 m3 Concrete buckets
  • Assortment of rigging gear for all applications

  • Variety of Long Lines
  • Skid Gear with Bear Paws
  • ELT, 1 VHF, (D.T.M.F.) 1 FM, 1 UHF
  • Portable VHF, FM radio
  • Dual channel audio control
  • GPS
  • Vertical Reference Door
  • Portable Re-fuelling pump
  • 2 - 24x24 nets, lanyards & barrel net
  • 3,600 litre slingable fuel easy (5.7 hours of flight time without additional fuel being required)
  • Utility Basket



C-FSAI - AS350 B2


Our AS350B2 is a single engined multi-purpose helicopter, powdered by the Lycoming LTS101-700D2 engine. Suitable for fire fighting, forestry, seismic work, aerial construction, construction support, passenger transport, power line patrolling, movie work, heli-skiing, biking adventures and industry projects including shake blocks, slinging gear and equipment and more.

  • Bambi Bucket (240 Gallons)
  • 2400 lb lift capacity
  • Cruise Speed 120 kts
  • Fuel burn -  190 liters per hour
  • Single Engine
  • No. 1 First Aid Kit
  • 2.5 lb. ABC Fire Extinguisher
  • 6 Shoulder Harnesses
  • Locked Fuel Cap
  • Stretcher Kit

  • Survival Equipment
  • Variety of Longlines and nets
  • ELT, 1 VHF, 1 FM, 1 UHF, 1, Encoding  XPNOR
  • Portable VHF, FM radio
  • GPS
  • Refueling gear
  • Utility / Ski Basket
  • High skid with bear paws
  • Lanyards and barrel sling

Bell 206
BH206B


C-GSEE - Bell 206B2
C-GLOG - Bell 206B3


Bell 206B is one of the most popular and successful designs of all time and has been in production since the early-1970s. Although there have been modifications to the B-2, thus the B-3 variant, the basic design of the BH206 has remained unchanged. In 1983 the BH206 made history, being the first helicopter to fly around the world.

We utilize our "little" machines for performing a variety of duties from sightseeing trips to supporting work crews throughout our area of operations.

  • Bambi Bucket (110 gal)
  • Cruise Speed 110 miles per hour
  • 900 lb. Lift Capacity
  • Fuel burn -  120 liters per hour
  • Single Engine
  • No. 1 First Aid Kit
  • Litter Kit and Stretcher
  • 2 – 2.5 lb. ABC Fire Extinguisher
  • Utility Basket

  • Survival Kit
  • Variety of Long Lines
  • 5 Shoulder Harness
  • ELT, 1 VHF,  1 FM, 1 High Band UHF
  • Portable VHF, FM radio
  • GPS
  • Portable Refueling pump
  • Nets and Lanyards


Black Tusk Helicopter Inc.• Squamish • BC, Canada
Phone: 604-898-4800 • Fax: 604-898-9688
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