60 years old but still an unrivaled water bomber; the story of the Canadair CL-215, 415, and 515

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The Canadair CL-215 is the most successful flying boat amphibian since the second world war. Its multi-role capabilities range from aerial spraying, search and rescue, cargo service, to its most notable role, as a water bomber. It has the most outstanding performance of any aerial fire fighting platform. Starting production in the late 1960s, it continued production in several forms through ownership by Bombardier and later by Viking Air. The latter is currently developing the exciting next generation CL-515 First Responder with deliveries expected in 2024.

0:00 Introduction
0:29 CL-43 Float Plane
1:31 CL-204 and the transition to Amphibian
5:15 CL-215 Intended Roles and Initial Customers
7:15 Upgrade to the Turboprop CL-215T
9:22 Ultimate Scooper, the CL-415
10:36 Viking and the CL-415EAF and CL-515
13:37 Accidents involving the CL-215, 215T, and 415
14:13 Conclusion

Music:
Denmark - Portland Cello Project

Research Sources:
Air Enthusiast' No.68, March/April 1997, pp. 66-9
‘The Canadair CL-215 Water Bomber Program’ by R. F. Stapells
Viking Air Website - https://aerialfirefighter.vikingair.com/firefighting/specifications
Skies Magazine - https://skiesmag.com/news/cascade-pursues-more-turbine-conversions-for-bombardier-cl-2/
Air Attack Magazine - https://www.airattackmag.com/viking-airs-new-cl-515-where-multi-mission-is-the-watchword
Global Security Website - https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/canada/cl-215-variants.htm
Wings Over Quebec Website - https://www.wingsoverquebec.com/?p=1246
Secret Projects Blog - https://www.secretprojects.co.uk/threads/canadair-cl-43-and-cl-204-stol-and-early-cl-215-development.305/
Air Attack Magazine - https://www.airattackmag.com/viking-airs-new-cl-515-where-multi-mission-is-the-watchword

Footage Sources:
CL-215 Interview with Rob Mauracher - Viking - https://youtu.be/u8ZDAwERkAI
Canadair CL-215 First Flight Anniversary - Viking - https://youtu.be/cuteu2y_ZSc
Amphibious Advantage Edit - Viking - https://youtu.be/_ZYMJJZ3CqQ

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