Introducing the Viking Canadair 515

Building on the pedigree of the CANADAIR CL-415, the CL-515 “First Responder” is the next generation of purpose-built aerial firefighter and multi-role amphibious aircraft. Through the incorporation of new technology and the integration of the state-of-the-art Collins Pro Line Fusion® digital avionics suite, the 515 provides operators with world class reliability, enhanced safety, and unrivaled situational awareness.
The multi-mission Canadair 515 First Responder addresses obsolescence issues associated with the older CL-415 airframe and systems, while improving maintainability through its use of modernized materials and airframe systems enhancements. Its expanded tank capacity (7,000 L) and ability to refill in 14 seconds from water sources in close proximity to wildfires allows the CL-515 to drop enormous amounts of foam-injected fire retardant on a continuous basis, increasing productivity by up to 15 percent.

[@robivlahov]

In croatia they did 4 minute passes , even 3 minute at times , thats water drop to water drop . One of the planes that has saved the most lives and property in the world if not the plane . Props canadair for the design

[@guskalo1981]

Saving lives!

[@assacam5747]

Wildfires are truly terrifying. But when these planes arrive everyone's eyes light up with hope. Everyone stops and watches them, and a sense of calm and respect descends. These planes are a symbol of hope not just in Canada, but globally 🍁🍁🍁

[@rxonmymind8362]

Greece needs this. Several countries need to go in on this. It's expensive.

[@MS06R-2]

We bought too many rafale

[@neon6828]

​@@MS06R-2we bough also to many police cars. 1800 new police vehicles since 2020.

[@wildbull5722]

Greece is getting 5.

[@BKRegina]

Proud to be Canadian when i see these and the older models in action.

[@zakirezaiguia9470]

Well done you saved the planet and lives by this invention ❤

[@erictremblay4940]

The addition of night operation capabilities is a great addition. It allows even more productivity at critical times.

[@patrickduncan8074]

Tabarnack Eric....Ils ont meme pas mis de flir dans les nouveau cockpit, c:esty juste de la poudre aux yeux...C'est comme leux 415eaf, c'est un T, pareil comme le quebec.

[@bynightful]

we need it in Greece..

[@joseramironoriegagarcia4043]

Nosotros en españa el ejercito del aire el 43 grupo opera los canadier CL 215 y CL 414 apagando los incendios forestales de nuestros bosques por toda españa y colabora apagando incendios forestales a nuestro vecio portugal aqui los canadier.Son operados en su servicio desde 1971 hasta hoy en año 2021 en la Base de Torrejon de Ardoz en Madrid espero que nuestro. Ejercito del aire algun dia incorpore el canadir. CL 515

[@chrisedwards2539]

He visto los canadairs en gran canaria hace unos años quando se pasó un gran problema de incendios. Ya queremos unos de esos aviones Canadair aquí en las islas canarias permanentemente. A causa de sus características y la distancia de Madrid, les necesita más de 24 horas pa llegar.

[@marygreen8775]

when the 415s and 515s planes work togather,,,,they awesome firefighters.

[@shadowfax1441]

Canadair firefighting airplanes are awesome, but for the love of God, countries need to band together and place enough orders to get the production line back online. For example, Greece has been struggling with fighting huge forest fires with 40 year old Canadair for years. And while they are holding incredibly well, they are prone to technical issues due to age, some are unfortunately lost (like the one that fell in Greece on 25/07/2023) and replacement parts are notoriously hard to find. This planet needs this amazingly designed airplane to start rolling out new versions to replace and upgrade the existing aging fleet of several countries that are struggling against forest fires. Governments (especially European ones) need to unify on this and place enough orders to revive this production line, otherwise things are only going to get worse for these pilots and crews.

[@AlphaWhiskey_Haryo]

how about the dimensions? is the same with 415?

[@flyingbarbarian1]

Yep.

[@js-wq6zy]

Too bad the CAF didn't buy the SAR version, military leaders always more interested in the post retirement job offers from the US military industrial complex versus Canadian solutions and creating real jobs in Canada, then again what do we expect from this private members only boys club.

[@stancunningham3711]

Was with the program for nearly 25 years: the CAF criticism was the interior volume of the fuselage; just too small.

[@bettemaroda8698]

Very impressive aircraft. Greatly appreciate this information.

[@mikidelic4303]

Very impressive aircraft. Mediterranean countries will be interested to buy this type of firefighting aircraft. But according first information is too much expensive.

[@Itsjustme-Justme]

It is expensive but it can safe houses and other infrastructure worth more than it costs in a single day.

[@1988josip]

European union is buying 20 of these, croatia italy greece spai portugal and france will get 2 of each.

[@Vizerion27]

Any improvevents on the 415 are welcome, awesome aircraft

[@kim__jong__un]

Only crucial improvements are 1000 liters more water, nothing more...

[@jameson1239]

@@kim__jong__un the night flying ability is also super useful as last I checked fires don’t stop when the sun goes down

[@cromario5469]

Croatia ordered two at a price of 108M $

[@Χαγιατετυρινο]

8 of this to Hellas/Grrece🇬🇷baby

[@chrisperivolaris6750]

Watching the Fires on Evia today and all of Greece (08 Aug 2021), if only Greece could have had these sooner. Yesterday Greeces' National Broadcaster ERT said there were 105 fires throughout the country. Greece will need 8 if not more. Worst fire season ever for them.

[@Χαγιατετυρινο]

@@chrisperivolaris6750 Συμφωνώ και επαυξάνω Χρήστο😣😓😓

[@delf197810]

@@chrisperivolaris6750 Viking Air has no deliveries of any CL515 in the world at the moment. Contracts with various countries are in progress and some orders for the aircrafts have been made.

[@andromededp5316]

I am proud of my country for this aircraft

[@stjepomartinovic2015]

for a good reason, no doubt!

[@TioPajaro]

Great video! 👌🏽 😍

[@kekessalman]

So is this model now available for sale? Any planes in service? Only information I could find is Indonesia ordered 7 CL-515's, but in Dec.2020 Viking announced delays in official launch..

[@oceanic8424]

Outstanding improvements for an already outstanding, proven platform. Is terrain following radar an available option for NOE flying?? (*Is it even necessary?)

[@paulmcewen7384]

Is viking building new airframes or upgrading older 415s etc to this standard?

[@delf197810]

Upgrading mainly the CL215 but also 415s

[@joelquaintance9025]

This is more than great marketing; this is undeniable facts. I hope, that the US Forest Service isn't forced to recognize the reality. Rather, it makes to right decision to upgrade to better equipment.

[@RJM1011]

Looks like a great aircraft thumbs up and shared.

[@gsaats]

Night vision! ... In Greece ... A CHALLENGE.

[@vitamaltz]

Why? Doesn’t it get dark in Greece?

[@perseusarkouda]

@@vitamaltz Very mountainous, high trees and electrical cables everywhere.

[@jeanmartin4446]

Très bel avion que ce DHC-515 mais inquiétude partagée entre amis par rapport au début de la production en série de l'appareil (trop lent) : les Européens risquent de trouver une alternative au DHC-515 en raison de l'accélération des changements climatiques ! Une course contre la montre ! 🤔🤔🤔

[@kellywellington7122]

It seems to me that the best option with this craft is to field a small fleet, say four aircraft, which, in concert with the operators of other such small fleets, could bring concerted effort to wildfires. I'm thinking that each west coast state committing to obtaining and maintaining, including training and practice, of four such craft and working together in a compact that would match multiples of these craft with Beriev Be-200 craft, working in concert for water and suppressant applications. Having multiple aircraft that can reload with nearby water, repeatedly, allows those craft forced to return to an airstrip more grace in their reload and return.

[@saltman4935]

2 canadiers an a couple of helicopters is enough..this combo turned out great in karst slovenia in 2022 on the biggest fire in country history..they saved our asses as a firefighter it felt amazing when the planes flew over our heads

[@jawenalien]

Ow he can fight insects and have tesla multi screens thats your innovations ? Awesome guys from viking ! Well fitted to your historical period.

[@pok0000]

Do the older cl x15s have capabilities other than firefighting?

[@jameson1239]

I think they have some SAR capability

[@perseusarkouda]

Why the production of these planes is so slow? I mean, they are not cheap and they could easily increase their production capacity.

[@Olive_Chap]

We should get these in India... You folks should come & meet our Aviation Minister

[@marygreen8775]

canada won't pay them to fight the fires,,,,i guess england needs the money for king charlie...

[@chrisedwards2539]

A very impressive aircraft and it makes a lovely sound. Great to hear that there are newer versions in the pipeline.

[@lazn9863]

need about 50 of those for greece

[@T410ce]

We don’t even have 50 for all of Canada, which is absolutely retarded. I emailed Ab. Wildfire this spring and found out that Alberta has all of FOUR outdated CL-215’s at its disposal. I live in the largest county in Alberta and last summer we had over 600,000 HECTARES BURN! Where were these CL-515’s when we needed them?

[@T410ce]

I emailed Ab. Wildfire this spring and found out that Alberta has all of FOUR outdated CL-215’s at its disposal. I live in the largest county in Alberta and last summer we had over 600,000 HECTARES BURN! Where were these CL-515’s when we needed them?

[@pammma3878]

They still havent hit production.

[@AMaD515]

515🫡🫡🫡🫡

[@randybaumery5090]

I have nothing against retrofitted large aircraft which can be filled with water at airports but you are never going to beat amphibious aircraft that can continue flying scooping water from lakes and flying

[@philliplopez8745]

Why why why do we not build a better version of it . What has happened to America .

[@MrBediloy]

What price is this?

[@flyingbarbarian1]

30 million. More info at Vikingair Website.

[@patrickduncan8074]

Bull crap....I'll believe it when I'll see it, especially the new tank capacity