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NIMBUS C295

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VJ Engineering is the Authorized Agent of DARCY Spillcare – UK for the country of Malaysia, Singapore & Brunei.

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NIMBUS is a UK patented (GB 2348383) 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.

Features:

  • Modular Design for Easy Installation, Transportation and Storage
  • 3 Tank Installation with 6000 litre Capacity
  • Designed and Developed with Airbus Defence & Space
  • Installed on standard Cargo Handling System
  • Pressure or Gravity Fill
  • Light Weight 2000 litre Capacity Tanks
  • Ramp Mounted Combined Spray Arm/Pump Module
  • Retractable Spray Arms
  • Utilises Aircraft’s 3-Phase Electrical Power
  • Spares and Ground Support Equipment Package
  • Flight Crew, NIMBUS Operator and Ground Crew Training
  • Component Qualification to RTCA 160

Benefits:

  • Modular Design for Easy Storage and Transportation, Handling & Storage
  • Rapid Installation and Quick Response to Oil Spills
  • Minimal Aircraft Modification Required
  • Easy System Drain Down and Removal to return Aircraft to Normal Operation
  • Benefits from inherent Airbus C295 Aircraft Operational Flexibility

Technical Specifications:

Model NIMBUS C295
Dispersant Capacity 6000 litres (1584 USG)
Flow Rate At Least 600 LPM (158 USG/min)
Effective Swath 10 m (33 ft)
Application Rate 50 – 150 Litres/Hectare (5 – 15 USG/Acre)
Area Treatment Rate Approx 2.6 km²/hr (1 sq. mile/hr) @ 140 kts
Tank Module 2000 litre capacity, light-weight aluminium construction with aircraft standard paint finish, gravity fill hatch, vent valve, sight gauge, flow control valve, fork pockets & lifting eyes, inter-tank hoses with dry disconnect couplings, fitted to a 463L pallet with leak containment features
Spray Arm / Pump Module Light weight aluminium construction with aircraft standard paint finish and anodised pipework, electrically powered centrifugal pump with control panel, flow control, by-pass, recirc and spray arm valves, retractable spray arms and fork pockets integral pallet with leak containment features
Documentation Operating and Maintenance Manuals
Quality Control Manufactured under a BS EN ISO 9001 Quality Management System