Canadair CL-215

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17 May 2026 · © Siliconserver

Canadair CL-215 (F-ZBAR) in classic Securite Civile yellow-and-red livery, preserved for public display.

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Aircraft

CL-215 CL2T

Securite Civile (France), yellow and red

F-ZBAR

Registration

Airline

Securite Civile (France)

Manufacturer

Canadair

Gear

Apple iPhone 16 Pro Apple iPhone 16 Pro back triple camera 6.765mm f/1.78

Achievements

Rare Bird, Vintage Voyager

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Photo grade

Silver

Score: 80.0

Nice clear shot, though the museum boarding stairs and background clutter reduce the subject’s impact a bit.

Insights

Aviation History

The CL-215 was the first purpose-built water bomber for aerial firefighting and extensively used by French Securite Civile, among others.

Fleet Rarity

One of the last active French Securite Civile CL-215s; mostly replaced by the CL-415.

Record Flights

Frequently deployed on major wildfires in France, Italy, and Greece; not known for record flights but notable for operational endurance.

Safety & Events

CL-215s have often featured in news for heroic wildfire suppression missions; some have experienced accidents due to high-risk missions.

Future Outlook

This aircraft appears to be preserved in a museum or on static display.

Specifications

Pratt & Whitney R-2800 Double Wasp radial engines

Engine

28.6 meters

Wingspan

19.82 meters

Length

2,457 kilometers

Range

290 kilometers per hour

Speed

2 crew, 5,455 liters (water/firetrol) cargo

Capacity

17,170 kilograms

MTOW

8.98 meters

Height

2,100 hp (1,566 kW) each

Thrust

Not specified, but older radial engines, likely above 85 dB

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