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Published 16 Jul 2021The 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 ConclusionSupport me on Patreon – https://www.patreon.com/polyusstudios
Music:
Denmark – Portland Cello ProjectResearch Sources:
Air Enthusiast No.68, March/April 1997, pp. 66-9
“The Canadair CL-215 Water Bomber Program” by R. F. Stapells
Viking Air – https://aerialfirefighter.vikingair.c…
Skies Magazine – https://skiesmag.com/news/cascade-pur…
Air Attack Magazine – https://www.airattackmag.com/viking-a…
Global Security – https://www.globalsecurity.org/milita…
Wings Over Quebec – https://www.wingsoverquebec.com/?p=1246
Secret Projects blog – https://www.secretprojects.co.uk/thre…Footage Sources:
CL-215 Interview with Rob Mauracher – Viking
Canadair CL-215 First Flight Anniversary – Viking
Amphibious Advantage Edit – Viking#CL215 #CanadianAerospace #PolyusStudios
