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The De Havilland Canadair 515
The world’s best purpose-built amphibious firefighting aircraft
The world’s best purpose-built amphibious firefighting aircraft
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The De Havilland Canadair 515 is a new production amphibious firefighting aircraft developed by De Havilland Canada.
Building on the exceptional operational capability of the CL-415, this next generation aircraft offers significant benefits to operators, including design changes that incorporate new materials, and corrosion protection to reduce maintenance costs. For today’s and future navigational standards, it offers a complete upgrade of the flight deck with an advanced avionics suite, delivering world class reliability, enhanced safety, and unrivaled situational awareness.
Backed by De Havilland Canada’s global support network, the De Havilland Canadair 515 is ready for firefighting duty in every corner of the world.
Outstanding take-off and landing performance
Access to remote wildfire locations
Exceptional maneuverability
Large wing and flight surfaces
12-second scooping time
For full water tank capacity
Up to 2 m (6.6 ft) wave height operation
Only aircraft certified in its category
Outstanding take-off and landing performance
Access to remote wildfire locations
Exceptional maneuverability
Large wing and flight surfaces
12-second scooping time
For full water tank capacity
Up to 2 m (6.6 ft) wave height operation
Only aircraft certified in its category
Exterior
Specifications
External Dimensions
| Wingspan | 28.6 m | 93.8 ft |
| Horizontal Stabilizer Span | 10.97 m | 36.0 ft |
| Wing Area | 100.34 m² | 1,080 ft² |
| Aircraft Length | 19.8 m | 65.0 ft |
| Aircraft Height | 9.02 m | 29. 5 ft |
| Wheel Track | 5.25 m | 17.2 ft |
| Wheelbase | 7.22 m | 23.7 ft |
| Propeller Diameter | 3.97 m | 13.0 ft |
Tank Capacity
| Water Tank Capacity | 6137 litres | 1621 US gal |
| Foam Tank Capacity | 680 litres | 180 US gal |
Weights
| Operating Weight Empty | 12,995 kg | 28,650 lb |
| Maximum Useable Fuel | 4,626 kg | 10,200 lb |
| Maximum Takeoff Weight (Utility Category) | 18,597 kg | 41,000 lb |
| Maximum Takeoff Weight (Restricted Category) | 19,890 kg | 43,850 lb |
| Maximum Takeoff Weight (Water) | 17,170 kg | 37,850 lbs |
| Maximum Landing Weight (Land) | 16,783 kg | 37,000 lbs |
| Maximum Landing Weight (Water) | 16,783 kg | 37,000 lbs |
| Maximum Touch‐down Weight (Pre Scooping) | 16,783 kg | 37,000 lbs |
| Maximum Lift Off Weight (After Scooping) | 21,364 kg | 47,000 lbs |
| Maximum Zero Fuel Weight (Restricted Category) | 19,504 kg | 43,000 lbs |
| Maximum Zero Fuel Weight (Utility Category) | 16,511 kg | 36,400 lbs |
Performance
| Maximum Cruise Speed | 346 km/h | 187 Kts |
| Normal Cruise Speed | 333 km/h | 180 Kts |
| Long Range Cruise Speed | 259 km/h | 140 Kts |
| Stall Speed (MLW Landing Configuration) | 126 km/h | 68 Kts |
| Average Fuel Consumption (Long Range Cruise Speed) | 597 kg/h | 1,316 pph |
| Ferry Range with Maximum Fuel | 2,333 km | 1,260 nm |
| Takeoff Distance (ISA, S.L., Land, MTOW) | 783 m | 2,570 ft |
| Takeoff Distance (ISA, S.L., Water, MTOW) | 814 m | 2,670 ft |
| Landing Distance (ISA, S.L., Land, MLW) | 674 m | 2,210 ft |
| Landing Distance (ISA, S.L., Water, MLW) | 665 m | 2,180 ft |
Dimensions
