NIMBUS is a UK Patented (GB 2348383) concept for a modular aerial dispersant spray system for operation from aircraft equipped with a rear cargo ramp and which requires minimal (or no) modification to the aircraft. Current NIMBUS systems have been designed and certificated for the Lockheed L382G “Hercules” aircraft and this webpage describes the NIMBUS system for the AIRBUS C295 aircraft.
The NIMBUS C295 system comprises 3 light weight Tank Modules with a total capacity of 6000 litres and a combined Spray Arm/Pump Module which is powered from the aircraft’s 3-phase electrical supply. Designed in close co-operation with Airbus Defence & Space for easy installation on the standard aircraft Cargo Handling System (CHS) and rapid dispersant loading using Ayles Fernie designed Ground Support Equipment (GSE), the NIMBUS C295 system can be ready to fly within 2 hours and turned around within 45 minutes by trained crews.
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