The Canadair CL-415 (Super Scooper, [2] later Bombardier 415) and the De Havilland Canada DHC-515 are a series of amphibious aircraft built originally by Canadair and subsequently by Bombardier and De Havilland Canada.

Jan 19, 2025 · By spreading thousands of gallons of potent fire suppressant material or plain H2O, these water bombers can reign in vicious blazes with just a handful of passes when it would've taken ground...

The Canadair CL-415, also known as the Bombardier 415, is a Canadian amphibious aircraft purpose-built as a water bomber. It was designed and built specifically for aerial firefighting. On June 20, 2016, the CL-415 type certificate was purchased from Bombardier by Viking Air.

Aerial firefighting, also known as waterbombing, is the use of aircraft and other aerial resources to combat wildfires. The types of aircraft used include fixed-wing aircraft and helicopters.

Jan 13, 2025 · Super Scoopers are amphibious water bombers that can quickly scoop up large amounts of water and drop them directly above the flames from a lake, ocean or bay. Compared to the helicopters equipped with buckets or traditional air tankers, these aircraft can hold heavier loads of water and can replenish their water reserves without landing.

Jan 13, 2025 · Built by Canadair and later Bombardier, the CL-415 Super Scooper is one of the few large amphibious aircraft produced in significant numbers. Skilled pilots operate these planes to scoop...

The De Havilland Canadair 515 is a new production amphibious firefighting aircraft developed by De Havilland Canada. Building on the exceptional operational capability of the CL-415, this next generation aircraft offers significant benefits to operators, including design changes that incorporate new materials, and corrosion protection to reduce ...

The aircraft is purpose built and designed specifically for aerial firefighting and is capable of delivering incredible amounts of water to a wildfire in a short period of time. With the modern Pratt and Whitney PW123 turboprop engines, the CL415 has …

6 days ago · The Canadair CL-215 "water bomber" or "firefighter" (later a mediatic "super-scooper") is an amphibious airplane (flying boat) designed by Canadair which first flew on 23 October 1967. Ross Richardson was deeply involved in the development of this aircraft, and is considered as the primary designer.

Feb 22, 2025 · The Canadair CL-415 has an extremely advanced water scooping system, one that is designed to maximize efficiency, something crucial for high-stakes aerial firefighting operations. The plane can scoop up more than 1,600 gallons of water in just 12 seconds after a brief 410-meter water run at an impressive speed of 70 knots.