Canadair CL-215

Multi Purpose Amphibious Aircraft

Photo ©: Karsten Palt

The Canadair CL-215 is a twin-engined firebomber and utility amphibious aircraft produced by the Canadian manufacturer Canadair Ltd. and later Bombardier Aerospace.

In the main role as a firebomber the CL-215 is able to carry 5455 liters (1440 US-gal) water.

Crew

Propulsion	2 Radial Engines
Engine Model	Pratt & Whitney R-2800-CA3 Double Wasp
Engine Power (each)	1566 kW	2100 hp

Speed	291 km/h	157 kts 181 mph
Service Ceiling	4.450 m	14.600 ft
Range	2.093 km	1.130 NM 1.300 mi.

Empty Weight	12.161 kg	26.810 lbs
max. Takeoff Weight	19.731 kg	43.500 lbs

Wing Span	28,60 m	93 ft 10 in
Wing Area	100,3 m²	1080 ft²
Length	19,82 m	65 ft 0 in
Height	8,92 m	29 ft 3 in

First Flight	23.10.1967
Production Status	out of production
Total Production	125

ICAO Code	CL2P CL2T
Data for (Version)	Canadair CL-215
Variants	CL-215T

[Photo-ID: 1685] © Karsten Palt 2009-04-02
	Canadair CL-215 Securite Civile Reg.: F-ZBAR c/n: 1021
Technik Museum [Speyer]

[Photo-ID: 1686] © Karsten Palt 2009-04-02
	Canadair CL-215 Securite Civile Reg.: F-ZBBH c/n: 1026
Auto und Technik Museum [Sinsheim]

[Photo-ID: 10621] © Karsten Palt 2014-10-23
	Canadair CL-215-I Spanish Air Force Reg.: UD.13-1 c/n: 1010
Museo del Aire [Madrid]

[Photo-ID: 10622] © Karsten Palt 2014-10-23
	Canadair CL-215-I Spanish Air Force Reg.: UD.13-1 c/n: 1010
Museo del Aire [Madrid]

[Photo-ID: 10623] © Karsten Palt 2014-10-23
	Canadair CL-215-I Spanish Air Force Reg.: UD.13-1 c/n: 1010
Museo del Aire [Madrid]

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