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The system automatically adjusts the discharge flow according to the helicopter’s airspeed, ensuring accurate delivery of water or fire-retardant material directly onto the fire zone.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOne of the helicopter’s key advantages is its ability to refill the tank whilst in flight using two different systems – a pond snorkel or a sea snorkel. In particular, the sea snorkel enables the helicopter to collect water while flying just above the water surface at speeds of up to 35-45 knots (65-84 km\/h). Thanks to this capability, the S-64E can deliver up to 30,000 gallons (approximately 114,000 litres) of water per hour onto a wildfire.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe firefighting S-64E is successfully operated in many countries around the world, including Italy, Greece, Turkey, South Korea, and Australia, where one of the helicopters became widely known under the nickname “Eric The Water Bomber”. 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