Water scooping apparatus for forestfire suppressant in non-amphibious airtankers

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9957047
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15542947

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A water scooping apparatus for an aircraft comprising an extendible tubular member having a first end and an opposite end, wherein the first end is pivotally attached to the aircraft, a duct for fluidly connecting the extendible tubular member at the first end to a water tank, a floater connected to the opposite end of the extendible tubular member, wherein the floater is provided with an intake opening for taking in water; wherein the intake opening is fluidly connected to the extendible tubular member; wherein the water scooping apparatus is operable between a resting position in which the extendible tubular member is substantially retracted, and an operating position in which the extendible tubular member extends downwards from the aircraft at an angle.

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JABE BEHEER B V6191 ED BEEK (L)

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Benedik, Jack Beek, NL 1 4

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