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The CL-215 was designed to replace a number of types
which had been adapted as firebombers. Although its primary role is
fire-fighting it can also be used as a search and rescue aircraft. Apart
from Canada, examples have been sold to France, Greece, Spain and
Venezuela. Kits are available from the manufacturer to retrofit the
CL-215 with 2x 2380shp (1775kW) Pratt & Whitneys under the
designation CL-215T. At least 17 have been converted to date. Production
of the Cl-215 ended in 1990.
C-GOFO
c/n 1102
Canada
2 seat fire-fighting aircraft first flown in 1967
Engines: 2x 2100hp(1566kW) P&W R-2800-CA3
Length: 65’0.5"(19.82m)
Height: 29’3"(8.92m)Wingspan: 93’10"(28.6m)
No.built: 125 Range: 1300miles(2092km)
Cruising speed: 180mph(289kmh) Empty weight: 26,810lb(12,161kg)
Maximum take-off weight: 43,500lb(19,731kg)
Another example of the CL-215 is illustrated
below.
C-GMAF c/n 1044
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