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Revision as of 13:57, 11 July 2006
| Canadair CL-415 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Description | ||
| Role | amphibious water bomber | |
| Crew | 2 pilots | |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 65 ft 1 in | 19.82 m |
| Height | 29 ft 6 in | 8.98 m |
| Wingspan | 93 ft 10 in | 28.6 m |
| Capacity | 1,350 imp gal | 6,140 L |
| Weights | ||
| Empty | 28,294 lb | 12,834 kg |
| Loaded | ||
| Maximum take-off | 43,758 lb | 19,848 kg |
| Powerplant | ||
| Engines | 2 Pratt & Whitney Canada PW123AF turboprops | |
| Power | 2,380 shp (1.78 MW) (each) | |
| Performance | ||
| Maximum speed | 234 mph | 377 km/h |
| Range | 1,518 miles | 2,443 km |
| Service ceiling | 14,700 ft | 4,500 m |
| Rate of climb | 1,378 ft/min | 1420 m/min |
The Bombardier, formerly Canadair CL-415 is a Canadian amphibious aircraft purpose-built as a water bomber. It is the only aircraft designed and built specifically for fire fighting and is based on the company's CL-215.
The 415 can scoop up to 6 140 litres (1350 Can gal or 1620 US gal) of water from a nearby water source, mix it with foam suppressant if desired and drop it on a fire without having to return to base to refill its tanks. The 415 was specifically developed to provide the capability to deliver massive quantities of suppressant to a fire in its initial stages, preventing it from getting out of control.
The 415 is powered by two Pratt & Whitney Canada PW123AF turboprops which replace the 215's piston engines. There is also an updated cockpit.
It first flew in December of 1993 and the first deliveries were in November of 1994.
The CL-415 design originates in a requirement for a firefighting amphibious flying boat to detect and suppress forest fires. The aircraft is built for reliability and longevity, with use of corrosion-resistant materials. Water loads are drawn in and can be mixed internally with fire reardants; speed is essential and missions can take as little as 10 minutes. The CL-415 has also been used in a paramilitary SAR role.
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Related development: Canadair CL-215 - Canadair CL-217
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