The Bombardier CL415 is 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.
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By Paul Gladman on October 17, 2008 9:46 AM | Permalink | Comments (2) | TrackBacks (0) |
The Bombardier CL415 is 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.
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on October 17, 2008 4:55 PM | Reply
But there is now a strong and promising contender .....
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on February 19, 2010 5:22 PM | Reply
This is a fantastic airplane since it is a real STOL and it is the only airplane which can grab water on a fly-by on the sea or any lake without stoping.