one day with the HAF firefighter pilots 1/4

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The Canadair CL-215 ("Scooper") was the first model in a series of firefighting aircraft built by Canadair and later Bombardier. The CL-215 is a twin-engine, high-wing amphibious aircraft designed to operate well at low speed and in gust-loading circumstances, as are found over forest fires. It is also able to land and take off from short, unpaved airstrips.

The CL-215 is known by several nicknames depending on where it is used. In France, they are known as "Canadairs." In western Canada they are known as "Ducks." Most other operators prefer to go by "Scoopers." The turboprop versions, CL-215T and 415 are known as "Super Scoopers" because of their increased performance. The aircraft can skim lakes, rivers, reservoirs, or open water to fill its tanks. The water can be mixed with additives for direct attack of wildfires and structure protection. The aircraft has a 1,400 US gal (1167 Imp gal, 5300 liter; 12,000 lb, 5442 kg) fluid capacity, and can refill its tank in ten seconds at 75-80 knots (140-150 km/h, 86-92 mph). With water sources close to fires, CL-215s have delivered 75-125 loads of water in a single day in support of fire fighting efforts.

The CL-215 is a versatile aircraft capable of several configurations such as maritime patrol and search and rescue, in addition to its primary role as a water bomber.

CL-215s have been involved in 26 accidents, 21 fatal.

The Bombardier 415 (formerly Canadair CL-415) is a Canadian amphibious aircraft purpose-built as a water bomber. It is the only aircraft designed and built specifically for aerial firefighting and is based on the company's CL-215. It is marketed in the United States as the "Superscooper."

In 1987, following market trends towards more efficient, powerful and reliable turboprop powerplants, Canadair undertook the task of retrofitting a number of CL-215 airframes (17) with the Pratt & Whitney Canada PW123AF engines, providing a 15% power increase over the original piston engines. The retrofitted aircraft were designated CL-215T and also featured many aerodynamic and systems improvements including powered flight controls, cockpit air conditioning, as well as upgraded electrical and avionics systems. The most notable external features of the CL-215T retrofit were the aerodynamic additions to the wings and empennage.

Based on the success of the CL-215, the company introduced the CL-415, a new-build production series beginning in 1993. The 415 has an updated cockpit, aerodynamics enhancements and changes to the water-release system as well, creating a modern firefighting amphibious flying boat for use in detecting and suppressing forest fires.

Compared to the CL-215, the 415 has increased operating weight and speed, yielding improved productivity and performance. The 415 can scoop up to 6,140 litres (1350 Imperial gal or 1,620 US gal) of water from a nearby water source, mix it with a chemical foam if desired, and drop it on a fire without having to return to base to refill its tanks. The 415 was specifically developed to provide the capability to deliver massive quantities of suppressant in quick response to fires. The aircraft is built for reliability and longevity, with use of corrosion-resistant materials. Water loads are scooped through two probes that measure 4 x 6 inches. The new 415GR has higher operating weights while the Bombardier 415 multi-role is available for use in a paramilitary search and rescue role and utility transport.

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[sven17123]

leei oti den iparxei tropos diafigeis alla exw dei se cl-215 sto panw meros tou aeroskafous mia porta mikrh opou iparxei enas esto kai ligos tropos diafigeis..

[tasoscorsair]

ekei isa isa xwraei eas anthropos re file

i anthropothyrida afti xrisimopoiite ean einai to aeroskafos prosthalasomeno H kata tin syntirisi apo ton mixaniko

[twoaxis]

brave greek pilots

[grmarine]

ena exw na pw... oi aggeloi exoun katebei sti gh kai den petane mono maxitika

[kossss1000]

fobero binteoo iroes palikaria..timi stous an8ropous aftous p 9elo na er9o kai egw stin 8esi tous!:) re pedia kati asxeto ..tora..3erei kanis pos legete to tragoudi pou paizei apo 5:22 kai meta den to vrisko pou8ena kai exo fai ton topo!!! an 3erei kaneis as pei pos legete ..parakalw..=)

[DodgeMan360]

@sven17123 Theyre big enough that when ones setting up for a bombing run, they dont let us near the woods or the fireline LOL

[TheCchris76]

kai exeis to pousth ton pagalo,to paxisarko,to anosto paliotomaro na leei ''mazi ta fagame''.....re oust.Edw gia ta palikaria auta ti exei na pei.......mpravon stous ellines pilotous mas,palikaria !!!!!O theos na sas exei kala.

[fanouris1234567]

@meniosss oi perisoteroi pilotoi ton canadair exoun kanei 2-3 xronia se maxitika....

[sakissk]

nai apo ikarwn

[grhaf100]

Pe8ane kai allos pilotos...me PZL M-18

[meniosss]

apo sxoli Ikarwn ginese pilotos sta Canadair e?