Elvis is the nickname of an Erickson S-64 Air-Crane Helitanker (N179AC) which has gained fame in Australia as a highly visible and valuable tool in bushfire suppression. The helicopter which can hold 9 500 litres of water or foam mix has been brought out by the Victorian Government from the USA for each fire season since 2001-2002.
Made by EricksonSikorsky.
It is the successor of the Sikorsky S-64 Skycrane .