How much does a Canadair CL-415 cost?
A Bombardier CL-415 scooper aircraft has an acquisition cost of about $35 million. With an expected lifetime of 30 years, we estimated (using standard government accounting techniques) that its annualized acquisition cost would be around $1.5 million.
How does a CL-415 work?
On June 20, 2016, the CL-415 type certificate was purchased from Bombardier by Viking Air. This aircraft offers operators the ability to access sites in remote locations, use unprepared runways, facilitate on-land or on-water interventions, and perform short takeoff and landings (STOL capabilities).
How much does a 747 supertanker cost?
When that company went bankrupt, Global Supertanker acquired the rights to the retardant system and adapted it for the 747-400. Acquiring the aircraft and converting it to an air tanker reportedly cost more than $10 million.
How do fire planes fill up with water?
Airtankers or water bombers are fixed-wing aircraft fitted with tanks that can be filled on the ground at an air tanker base or, in the case of flying boats and amphibious aircraft, by skimming water from lakes, reservoirs, or large rivers without needing to land.
How many water bombers does Canada own?
As of September 2019 there were 64 CL215/CL-415 registered with Transport Canada.
Why was the 747 SuperTanker retired?
The Aircraft And Its Careers So authorities agreed to giving the 747 Supertanker a reprieve last year, due to the Covid-19.
How many gallons of water does a super scooper hold?
Narrator: It takes the Scooper 12 seconds to fill its tanks with 1,400 gallons of water, during which time the pilot has to maintain the plane’s speed and direction.
Who owns the super scooper?
Bombardier
Super Scooper is a nickname given to certain amphibious firefighting aircraft built by Canadair, now Bombardier. The family of three aircraft known as “Super Scoopers” are the Canadair CL-215, the CL-215T and the Bombardier 415 turboprop.
Why isn’t BC using the Martin Mars?
Too big for most water bodies Also due to its size, the Martin Mars can only scoop up water from about 113 bodies of water in B.C., compared to the 1,700 bodies of water that smaller amphibious scoopers can access.
Is the CRJ-900 a safe plane?
There have been no documented incidents or accidents involving a CRJ 900 yet. This should instill complete confidence in you as you prepare to fly this aircraft. It has a proven track history and, therefore, should securely get you to the destinations. The CRJ900’s safety history seems to be very good.