Bombardier 415
The CL 145, also known as the Bombardier 415 was originally manufactured by Canadair until the company was purchased by Bombardier in 1996. The aircraft was developed from the Canadair CL-215 and was specifically built for the purpose of providing aerial support for firefighting missions.
On June 20, 1996, the CL 415 type certificate was bought from Bombardier by Viking Air.
| Crew | 2 pilots |
| Payload | 6,400 lb (2,900 kgs) |
| Length | 65 ft (19.82 m) |
| Wingspan | 93 ft & 11 in (28.6m) |
| Height | 29 ft & 3 in (8.9m) |
| Wing Area | 1,080 sq ft (100 sq mtr) |
| Empty weight | 28,400 lb (12,880 kg) |
| Maximum take-off weight (from land – disposable load) | 43,850 lb (19,890 kg) |
| Maximum take-off weight (from water – disposable load) | 37,850 lb (17,170 kg) |
| Maximum speed | 223 mph (359 kmph) |
| Range | 1,518 miles (2,443 kms) |
| Rate of climb | 1,600 ft/ min (8.1 m/s) |
| Minimum water depth | 6 ft (1.8 m) |
