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Lift type | Fixed wing | ||
Construction type | Factory-built | ||
Control type | Piloted | ||
Engine type | Turboprop | ||
Application | Amphibious | ||
Final assembly | Calgary International | ||
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Amphibious firefighting aircraft previously known as the Viking CL-515 or Canadair 515 First Responder. A turbine-powered version of the Bombardier CL-215T, a twin engine high wing aircraft.
Variant | Launch/First flight | Production end | |
Canadair CL-215 | 1965 / 1967 | 1990 | Baseline variant. |
Canadair CL-415 | 1993 / 1993 | 2015 | Upgraded turboprop variant. |
DHC 515 Firefighter | 2022 / 2022 | Updated version of firefighting amphibious aircraft. |
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Other aircraft programs: De Havilland Dash 8 Series, Viking Twin Otter Series 400