| 摘要 |
Water scooping apparatus (2) for an aircraft comprising an extendible tubular member (5, 18) having a first end and an opposite end, wherein the first end is pivotally attached to the aircraft (1), a duct (4) for fluidly connecting the extendible tubular member (5, 18) at the first end to a water tank (10), a floater (7) connected to the opposite end of the extendible tubular member (5, 18), wherein the floater (7) is provided with an intake opening (20) for taking in water; wherein the intake opening (20) is fluidly connected to the extendible tubular member (5, 18);, wherein the water scooping apparatus (2) is operable between a resting position in which the extendible tubular member (5, 18) is substantially retracted, and an operating position in which the extendible tubular member (5, 18) extends downwards from the aircraft (1) at an angle. |
