Canadair CL-415 Waterbomber

 

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Canadair CL-415 Waterbomber



Designer/Manufacturer:
Bombardier Aerospace, Montreal, Canada.
 
Type of Aircraft:
High wing, all metal, amphibious flying boat with integral tanks for water bombing.
 
Uses:
Forest fire fighting.
 
Power Plant:
Two Pratt & Whitney PW123AF engines, 2,380 shp each.
 
Wingspan:
28.63 m (93 ft. 11 in.).
 
Length:
19.82 m (65 ft. 0.5 in.).
 
Height:
8.98 m (29 ft. 5.5 in.).
 
Fuel Capacity:
5,796 L (1,297 Imperial gallons).
 
Integral Tank Capacity:
6,130 L (1,350 Imperial gallons).
 
Maximum Payload:
6,123 kg (13,500 lbs.).
 
Maximum Takeoff Wt.:
Disposable Load - 19,890 kg (43,850 lbs.)
Non-disposable Load - 17,169 kg (37,850 lbs.)
 
Takeoff Distance:
Disposable Load - 823 m (2,700 ft.)
Non-disposable Load - 701 m (2,300 ft.)
 
Max. Liftoff Weight: (after scooping):
21,319 kg (47,000 lbs.).
 
Scooping Distance:
15 m - 15 m (50 ft. to 50 ft.): 823 m (2,700 ft.)
 
Scooping Time:
12 seconds.
 
Typical Time on Fire Scene
4 hours.
 
Max. Ferry Range:
2,427 km (1,310 n. mi.).
 
Cruise Speed Water Load:
325 km/h (190 knots).
 
Cruise Speed: Empty (at 5,000 ft.)
365 km/h (197 knots).

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