Spanish water bombers (The Canadair CL-415 (Superscooper, later Bombardier 415) at work on Gran Canaria, one of Spain’s Canary Islands, off northwestern Africa ! @ejercitodelaire | Defence Express

Ever wonder how a CL-415 “Super Scooper” picks up water? Check this out! This Canadian-built amphibious firefighting aircraft, originally produced by Canadair and later Bombardier, is capable of scooping up 5,300 litres (1,400 gallons) of water in 12 seconds. The CL fleet/program was acquired by De Havilland Canada in 2016, and De Havilland has since introduced an Avionics Upgrade Program for CL-215T, CL-415, and CL-415 Enhanced Aerial Firefighter aircraft — in addition to introducing the new De

Water-scooping firefighter planes—often called “scoopers” or “amphibious water bombers”—are specialized aircraft designed to combat wildfires. They can swiftly skim across lakes, rivers, or coastal waters, collecting thousands of liters of water in seconds without the need to land! This water is then released over active fires to help extinguish flames and slow their spread. Popular models include the Canadair CL-415 and the Viking Air CL-515. These planes are particularly valuable in regions wi

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