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Canadair CL-215 / CL-415

Canadair · Aerial Firefighting / SAR · Canada · Early Jet (1946–1969)

Canadair CL-215 / CL-415 — Aerial Firefighting / SAR
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The Canadair CL-415 and the De Havilland Canadair DHC-515 are a series of amphibious aircraft built originally by Canadair and subsequently by Bombardier and De Havilland Canada. The CL-415 is based on the Canadair CL-215 and is designed specifically for aerial firefighting; it can perform various other roles, such as search and rescue and utility transport.

Specifications

Category
Fixed Wing
Sub-Category
Flying Boat
Domain
Civil
Era
Early Jet (1946–1969)
Country
Canada
Manufacturer
Canadair
Co-Manufacturer
Bombardier
Operator
Canada military
Primary Role
Aerial Firefighting / SAR
Status
In Service
Service Entry
1969
Produced
175
Engine
2x Pratt & Whitney Canada PW123AF (CL-415)
Thrust / Power
4,800 shp total
Launch
Water
Length (ft)
65
Wingspan (ft)
93.8
Empty Weight (lb)
27200
MTOW (lb)
43850
Payload (lb)
13500
Endurance (hr)
4
Service Ceiling (ft)
20000
Range (mi)
1500
Max Speed (mph)
235