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Viking Air: former Bombardier, Canadair
CL-215-6B11 (CL-415) is the evolution of the CL-215 incorporating various improvements.
CL-215-6B11 (CL-415), like the CL-215, is a multipurpose twin engine high monoplane amphibious firefighting aircraft.
The main equipment list includes:
1. A new generation air-conditioned flying deck
2.Turboprop engines
3. State-of-the-art radio communication systems
4. Additional aerodynamic surfaces for the optimization of aircraft performance (particularly in low altitudes)
5. Power flight controls
Furthermore, it possesses the following capabilities:
1. Water payload of to 6321 kg (sea water)
2. Maximum speed of 359 km/h and rate of climb 9 m/s
3. Electronically controlled water release system. Four water release doors with the capability of multiple drops
4. System for mixing the retardant fluid with water for the production of foam
5. Capability of carrying 8 firemen
383 MEEA: CL-415 Firefighting aircraft.
In addition:
CL-415 is basically the same as CL-215. However, the installation of turboprop engines on CL-415 resulted in the increase of the total weight of the aircraft, thrust and torque.These three changes created the need for greater lift, greater directional control and aqualization of the additional torque.
For the resolution of these problems, wing endplates were placed on the wingtips – instead of increasing the wing span – in order to increase the lift thus simultaneously gaining in fuel consumption and speed. Mid-tailplane-finlets at 5o offset were added to the horizontal stabilizers and, in addition, tabs were added to the vertical fin to ensure directional stability and elimination of the excess torque.
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| 383 MEEA - Special Operations & Air Fire Fighting Squadron |  |
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Technical specifications
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DESIGNER
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Canadair (Bombardier, Viking Air Ltd) |
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COUNTRY
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Canada |
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TYPE
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Multi-role amphibious aircraft and firefighting |
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CREW
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2 |
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POWER-PLANT
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Two Pratt Whitney Canada PW123AF turboprop engines |
| Power, h.p. | 2x2.380 |
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DIMENSIONS
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Length, m
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19,82 |
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Height, m
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8,98 |
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Wing span, m
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28,63
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Wing area m2
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100,33 |
| WEIGHT | |
| Maximum take-off, kg | 19.890 |
| Normal take-off, kg | 17.170 |
| Empty aircraft, kg | 12.882 |
| Maximum take-off weight after water scooping during hydroplaning, kg | 21.319 |
| Internal fuel, kg | 4.650 |
| Payload, kg | |
| - transportation of firefighters | 8 |
| - passengers | 26 - 30 |
| - freight in cabin | 3.864 |
| - the firefighting, l | 6.137 |
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PERFORMANCE
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Maximum speed, km/h
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359 |
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Cruising speed, km/h
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333 |
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Economic speed, km/h
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259 |
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Maximum overload, g
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+3,25 / -1
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Rate of climb (after water intake), m/s
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6,6
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Sea state, poits
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3
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Takeoff lenght - water scooping distance at hydroplaning, m
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1.340
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Water scoping distance, m
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400
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Minimum altitude for water dropping, m
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30 - 35
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| Service ceiling, m | 3.050 |
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Range at high altitude, km
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2.315
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| ARMAMENT | Doesn't have (defensive). |
Photos Canadair CL-415 Superscooper
Video
CL-415 amphibious aircraft and firefighting.
Sources: Exhibition - Defensys 2010, Pavilion: CANADAIR
E-books
| Amphibious aircraft in aerial firefighting. An Illustrated Comparative Study. Beriev Be-200ES Vs Bombardier CL-415 Superscooper (CL-215-6B11). Format: PDF (e-book). |  |
| Canadair CL-415 SuperScooper, 383 Squadron “Proteas” HAF. Anniversary aircraft (poster) |  |