Canadair CL-415 - Wikipedia
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 …
Everything that You Need to Know about the Canadair CL-415
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. …
Is Canada ready for a fiery future? We tallied up all of its water ...
Jun 13, 2023 · Water bombers, also known as air tankers, are a variety of planes that help attack fires by dropping water or retardant from the sky. They are a part of Canada's wildfire fighting …
Are Canada’s water bombers ready for forest fires?
May 15, 2024 · The small water bomber Twin Otters, pontoon Turbo Beavers and helicopters are approximately 53, 55 and 24 years old, respectively, the Ontario official said, with upgrades …
Los Angeles Firefighters Are Getting an Assist From Canada's Water ...
Jan 10, 2025 · Amid the assault to quell the blazes, one aircraft has stood out in particular: Canada’s iconic yellow firefighting planes scooping up water from the Pacific to douse fires. …
Can Canada's fleet of water bombers cut it against megafires …
Dec 22, 2023 · Ontario's Ministry of Natural Resources and Forests said the province has 20 fixed-wing aircraft to help fight wildfires, including nine large water bombers that are 24 years …
L.A. fires: Canadian aircraft are helping to tame the flames
Jan 15, 2025 · The two CL-415 aircraft sent today bring Quebec’s total California aid package to four water bombers, 12 pilots and six technicians.
Why you’re seeing Canadian water bombers fight the LA wildfires
Jan 10, 2025 · Those are CL-415 firefighting aircraft, also known as the “Super Scooper.” They are amphibious aircraft designed specifically for aerial firefighting and water bombing, and are …
De Havilland to manufacture line of firefighting planes in Calgary - CBC.ca
Mar 31, 2022 · De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited says it is reviving a water bomber aircraft manufacturing program that will bring 500 jobs to Calgary. The company says it has launched …
De Havilland Canada Waterbomber: A Closer Look At The DHC-515
Jan 16, 2025 · The De Havilland Canada DHC-515 is an amphibious twin-engined aircraft originally manufactured by Canadair and then by Bombardier, and now by De Havilland …