Recoil Aerospace

Recoil Aerospace is based in Bowling Green, Kentucky. It designs and supports lightweight carbon fiber composite tank systems for helicopters. Its products serve military and commercial aviation operations around the world. The company has been building lightweight solutions since 2008.

Fire suppression is one of its main product lines. The Tsunami aerial fire suppression systems, known as AFSS, come in internal and external versions. They use rugged carbon fiber composite materials and environmentally friendly pneumatic systems. The design is a revolutionary approach to wildfire suppression.

The expeditionary fuel tank line includes the U1000 utility tank, along with HARPS and OASIS tanks. The U1000 is a breakthrough carbon fiber composite utility tank. These internal tanks carry liquid cargo in a lightweight and durable design for expeditionary work.

The auxiliary fuel line is the Zeus range. These tanks provide range and loiter time expansion for critical military and commercial helicopter missions. The company can also design, test, manufacture and certify custom solutions for its military and commercial customers.

Carbon fiber is central to the company's approach. It is stronger than steel, lighter than aluminum and completely repairable. Pneumatic systems are lighter and environmentally friendly alternatives to hydraulic systems. The company's motto is simple solutions for complex problems.

In January 2023, new investors recapitalized the company. Recoil has since made significant progress in new product development and market expansion. The team is based in the United States and handles design, testing, manufacturing and certification.

Customers range from the U.S. Army to commercial operators around the world. The company works with partners that help it meet high standards for reliability, quality and performance. Customers can contact sales or support, or send a request through the contact form.

Services

• Tsunami external AFSS
• Tsunami internal AFSS
• U1000 utility tank
• HARPS and OASIS expeditionary fuel tanks
• Zeus auxiliary fuel tanks
• Fluid utility cargo tanks
• Custom composite tank design
• Testing and certification
• Manufacturing
• Product support