Canadair CL-215 -1

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The Canadair CL-215, the world's first purpose-built amphibious water bomber, revolutionized aerial firefighting operations across the globe. First flown on October 23, 1967, it was a high-wing twin-engine amphibious aircraft powered by two 2,100-horsepower Pratt & Whitney R-2800 radial engines. With a 93-foot wingspan and capable of scooping 1,400 gallons of water in 12 seconds, the CL-215 could cruise at 181 mph with a range of 1,301 miles. Manufactured by Canadair at their Cartierville, Quebec facility from 1969 to 1990, exactly 125 aircraft were delivered to operators in 11 countries.