Simplex Manufacturing dba Simplex Aerospace

13340 NE Whitaker Way Portland, OR 97230

mail@simplexmfg.com www.simplex.aero
Main Phone (503) 257-3511 Fax (503) 257-8556

Simplex Model 870

Big Dipper Bucket

Simplex Aerospace ▪ 70 Years of Aviation Equipment Innovation ▪ Portland, OR

 Simplex Manufacturing dba Simplex Aerospace
13340 NE Whitaker Way Portland, OR 97230
mail@simplexmfg.com www.simplex.aero
Main Phone (503) 257-3511 Fax (503) 257-8556

Simplex Model 870 ▪ Big Dipper Bucket

Features & Benefits

• Partially collapsible
• Can be attached to the cargo hook of any helicopter rated for carrying its gross weight when
• filled

Big Dipper Bucket Details

Empty Bucket Weight 684 lb / 310 kg

Filled Bucket Weight 6475 lb / 2937 kg

Main Bucket Reservoir Capacity 663 gal / 2500 L

Foam Reservoir Capacity 30 gal / 114 L

Top Outside Diameter (Bucket) 63.6 in / 161.5 cm

Bottom Outside Diameter (Bucket) 57 in / 144.8 cm

Bucket Height (With Bottom Frame) 60 in / 152.4 cm

Electrical System 25 Amp / 28 V

Simplex Sales

Michael Finnegan, Director of Product Sales Casey Zimmerman, Regional Sales Manager
Europe, Russia, Middle East and Asia North/Central/South Americas,
mfinnegan@simplexmfg.com Africa and Pacific Islands
czimmerman@simplexmfg.com

Simplex Aerospace ▪ 70 Years of Aviation Equipment Innovation ▪ Portland, OR