CANADAIR CL-215
Historical Note: Our Canadair CL-215 model aircraft is modeled and handcrafted using various high-quality grade materials by our renowned master craftsmen. Our Canadair CL-215 model aircraft is uniquely designed and manufactured using the latest innovations and techniques applied in the over-all manufacturing and operation process procedures. The model airplane’s parts including the fuselage, wings and glass cockpit are extremely accurate and precise based on the original. This model aircraft will fascinate anyone, aviation enthusiast and model aircraft collectors alike for its remarkable and exceptional quality. This elegant Canadair CL-215 model aircraft is definitely the perfect gift and collectible you would want to give to your friends and family.
The Canadair CL-215 ("Water Bomber"), a unique amphibious aircraft, was the first model in a series of firefighting aircraft developed by Canadair and later Bombardier. The CL-215 is designed to fight forest fires with water bombing and chemical fire retardants. It can scoop up a load of over 5000 litres of water in 10 seconds while skimming over a body of water, and jettison it over a fire in less than 1 second. It first flew October 1969 and is still in use, although it went out of production in 1989.It can operate under adverse weather conditions, fly over rough terrain and maneuver in mountainous regions. It can scoop water from the ocean with waves up to 1.2 m high.
Scale: 1:60
W/S: 17.5 inches
Lgth: 12.0 inches
Item Number: TMC-KCL215TE Price: $169.95