| H.A.F Canadair CL-415 Tribute (R.I.P BROTHERS) |
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On 23/07/2007 Flight Lieutenant Dimitris
Stoilidis, 34, and Flying Officer Yiannis
Hatzoudis, 27, were killed when their
airplane came down in the area of Styra,
southern Evia. Stoilidis was a married father
of two twin boys. Hatzoudis was single.Flags
will be raised as a tribute to the heroic
pilots.R.I.P Brothers we'll miss you
all.Dimitris Stoilidis made this video during
his service with 112sqn.The Hellenic Air
Force or HAF (Greek: Πολεμική
Αεροπορία) is the air force of
Greece. Its mission is to guard and protect
the Greek airspace, provide air assistance
and support to the Hellenic Army and the
Hellenic Navy as well as humanitarian aid
(upon request) in Greece and around the world
In 1911 the Greek Government appointed French
specialists to form the Hellenic Aviation
Service. Six Greek officers were sent to
France for training, while the first four
"Farman" type aircraft were ordered. The
first Greek aviator was Emmanuel
Argyropoulos, who flew in a Nieuport IV.G
"Alcuin" fighter, on February 8, 1912. The
first military flight was made on 13 May of
that year by Lieutenant Demetrios Kamberos.
In June, Kamberos, flew with the "Daedalus",
a Farman Aviation Works aircraft that had
been converted into a seaplane, setting the
foundations of the Naval Aviation. That
September, the Greek Army fielded its first
squadron, the Aviators Company (Λόχος
Αεροπόρων).The Hellenic Air Force
participated in the Balkan Wars, World War I,
the Asia Minor Campaign, and World War II.
Initially it consisted of the separate Army
Aviation and Naval Aviation, but in 1930 the
Aviation Ministry was founded, establishing
the Air Force as the third branch of the
Hellenic Armed ForcesToday, the Hellenic Air
Force has a total fighter fleet of 275
modern, upgraded or under upgrade aircraft
and are due to retirement of some fighter
units that have ended their circle of
operation,HAF is looking forward to acquiring
new 3rd and 4th generation fighters in order
to reach a total number of 300 modern
fighters, according to the "2007 Supreme Air
Force Council Momentum" published earlier
this year. Such goal is to be gradually
reached until 2015. Prime candidates for a
4th generation aircraft, of which acquisition
is considered certain, are the Eurofighter
Typhoon, F-35 Lightning II (JSF) and Dassault
Rafale..The Bombardier (formerly Canadair)
CL-415 (Superscooper) is a Canadian
amphibious aircraft purpose-built as a water
bomber. It is the only aircraft designed and
built specifically for fire fighting and is
based on the company's CL-215.
The 415 can scoop up to 6 140 litres (1350
Can gal or 1620 US gal) of water from a
nearby water source, mix it with foam
suppressant if desired and drop it on a fire
without having to return to base to refill
its tanks. The 415 was specifically developed
to provide the capability to deliver massive
quantities of suppressant to a fire in its
initial stages, preventing it from getting
out of control.
The 415 is powered by two Pratt & Whitney
Canada PW123AF turboprops replacing the 215's
piston engines. The 415 has an updated
cockpit, as well.
It first flew in December of 1993 and the
first deliveries were in November of 1994.The
CL-415 design originates in a requirement for
a firefighting amphibious flying boat to
detect and suppress forest fires. The
aircraft is built for reliability and
longevity, with use of corrosion-resistant
materials. Water loads are drawn in and can
be mixed internally with fire reardants;
speed is essential and missions can take as
little as 10 minutes. The Bombardier 415
multi-role is available for use in a
paramilitary search and rescue role and
utility transport.
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Its main mission is firefighting , but it is
also used in Search and Resque operations.
It has the capacity to take 5000 liters of
water in 12 seconds. It wears yellow and red
paint scheme.
The Canadian Canadair CL-215 ("Scooper") was
the first model in a series of firefighting
aircraft built by Canadair and later
Bombardier. The CL-215 is a twin-engine,
wing-over amphibious aircraft designed with
the requirements that it operate well at low
speed and in gust-loading circumstances, as
are found over forest fires. It is also able
to land and take off from short, unpaved
airstrips.
Arising from an earlier 1960s research study
at the company, the original concept was for
a twin-engined floatplane transport, that was
altered into a "firefighter" as a result of a
request by forestry officials in the Quebec
Service Aérien (Quebec Government Air
Service) for a more effective way of
delivering water to forest fires. The
preliminary design, the CL-204 was a
purpose-designed water bomber that evolved
into an amphibian configuration, powered by
two 2,100 hp Pratt & Whitney R-2800 engines
shoulder-mounted. The definitive design known
as the CL-215 received a program go-ahead in
February 1966 with its maiden flight on 23
October 1967. The first delivery was to the
French civil protection agency in June 1969.
Production of CL-215s progressed through 5
series ending in 1990.
The CL-215 is known by several nicknames
depending on where they are used. In France
they are known as the "Canadairs." In western
Canada they are known as "Ducks." Most other
operators prefer to go by "Scoopers." The
turboprop versions, CL-215T and 415 are known
as "Super Scoopers" because of their
increased performance. The aircraft can skim
lakes, rivers, reservoirs, or open water to
fill its tanks. The water can be mixed with
additives for direct attack of wildfires and
structure protection. The aircraft has a
1,400 US gal (or 12,000 lb.) fluid capacity,
and can refill its tank in ten seconds at
75-80 knots. With water sources close to
fires, CL-215s have delivered 75-125 loads of
water in a single day in support fire
fighting efforts.
The CL-215 is a versatile aircraft capable of
several configurations such as maritime
patrol / search and rescue, air transport,
and cargo, in addition to its primary role as
a water bomber.
CL-215s have been involved in 26 accidents,
21 fatal.
In 1987, the CL-215T was announced, with
improvements in handling brought about by
design changes to the wings and empennage,
and more powerful Pratt and Whitney turboprop
engines. Originally the follow-up CL-215T was
to be a simple turboprop-powered development
of the CL-215, and Canadair converted two
aircraft in 1989 to act as development
aircraft. The first of these flew on 8 June
1989. Retrofit kits for CL-215s to the new
standard are offered, but Canadair elected
not to build new CL-215Ts and instead
developed the CL-415. In February 2006,
Bombardier announced that they would again
offer turbine conversion kits for operators
of the series 5 CL-215.
In 1972, U.S. Congressman Barry Goldwater,
Jr. lead an effort in Congress to have the
CL-215 built in the United States in the old
Convair Aviation facility in San Diego. The
plane was flown to Washington, D.C. that year
for a demonstration of its performance to the
House Agriculture Committee. The plane
scooped and then dropped water on the
Anacostia River near the Washington Navy
Yard. The goal was to have the U.S.
government build the planes to be deployed
throughout the country. Unfortunately,
opposition from some in the Los Angeles
County Fire Department helped sink the plan.
It took nearly 30 years since Goldwater first
moved to get the planes deployed in the
United States for federal, state, and local
agencies to use them.
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| H.A.F. CL-215 Canadair ''355 M.T.M.'' |
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Its main mission is firefighting , but it is
also used in Search and Resque operations.
It has the capacity to take 5000 liters of
water in 12 seconds. It wears yellow and red
paint scheme.
The Canadian Canadair CL-215 ("Scooper") was
the first model in a series of firefighting
aircraft built by Canadair and later
Bombardier. The CL-215 is a twin-engine,
wing-over amphibious aircraft designed with
the requirements that it operate well at low
speed and in gust-loading circumstances, as
are found over forest fires. It is also able
to land and take off from short, unpaved
airstrips.
Arising from an earlier 1960s research study
at the company, the original concept was for
a twin-engined floatplane transport, that was
altered into a "firefighter" as a result of a
request by forestry officials in the Quebec
Service Aérien (Quebec Government Air
Service) for a more effective way of
delivering water to forest fires. The
preliminary design, the CL-204 was a
purpose-designed water bomber that evolved
into an amphibian configuration, powered by
two 2,100 hp Pratt & Whitney R-2800 engines
shoulder-mounted. The definitive design known
as the CL-215 received a program go-ahead in
February 1966 with its maiden flight on 23
October 1967. The first delivery was to the
French civil protection agency in June 1969.
Production of CL-215s progressed through 5
series ending in 1990.
The CL-215 is known by several nicknames
depending on where they are used. In France
they are known as the "Canadairs." In western
Canada they are known as "Ducks." Most other
operators prefer to go by "Scoopers." The
turboprop versions, CL-215T and 415 are known
as "Super Scoopers" because of their
increased performance. The aircraft can skim
lakes, rivers, reservoirs, or open water to
fill its tanks. The water can be mixed with
additives for direct attack of wildfires and
structure protection. The aircraft has a
1,400 US gal (or 12,000 lb.) fluid capacity,
and can refill its tank in ten seconds at
75-80 knots. With water sources close to
fires, CL-215s have delivered 75-125 loads of
water in a single day in support fire
fighting efforts.
The CL-215 is a versatile aircraft capable of
several configurations such as maritime
patrol / search and rescue, air transport,
and cargo, in addition to its primary role as
a water bomber.
CL-215s have been involved in 26 accidents,
21 fatal.
In 1987, the CL-215T was announced, with
improvements in handling brought about by
design changes to the wings and empennage,
and more powerful Pratt and Whitney turboprop
engines. Originally the follow-up CL-215T was
to be a simple turboprop-powered development
of the CL-215, and Canadair converted two
aircraft in 1989 to act as development
aircraft. The first of these flew on 8 June
1989. Retrofit kits for CL-215s to the new
standard are offered, but Canadair elected
not to build new CL-215Ts and instead
developed the CL-415. In February 2006,
Bombardier announced that they would again
offer turbine conversion kits for operators
of the series 5 CL-215.
In 1972, U.S. Congressman Barry Goldwater,
Jr. lead an effort in Congress to have the
CL-215 built in the United States in the old
Convair Aviation facility in San Diego. The
plane was flown to Washington, D.C. that year
for a demonstration of its performance to the
House Agriculture Committee. The plane
scooped and then dropped water on the
Anacostia River near the Washington Navy
Yard. The goal was to have the U.S.
government build the planes to be deployed
throughout the country. Unfortunately,
opposition from some in the Los Angeles
County Fire Department helped sink the plan.
It took nearly 30 years since Goldwater first
moved to get the planes deployed in the
United States for federal, state, and local
agencies to use them.
Its main mission is firefighting , but it is
also used in Search and Resque operations.
It has the capacity to take 5000 liters of
water in 12 seconds. It wears yellow and red
paint scheme.
Specifications:
* Crew: 2
* Engines: 2 PRATT AND WHITNEY R-2800CA3
radial piston engines, with 2100 SHP
* Wing span : 28.60 m
* Length: 19.82 m
* Maximum speed : 350 Km/hour
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| Pilio Greece fires 2007 impressive Canadair formation |
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Was just filming some beach scenery in Pilio
when I saw a Canadair firefighting aircraft
coming down for water.
I went up the mountain to investigate and
witnessed the impressive sight of SIX
Canadair flying in formation to put out a
forest fire. These guys are pretty brave.
They put out the fire that day but
unfortunately you can see that a lot of the
mountain was already burnt from previous
fires that summer. 2007 has been one of the
worse on record for fires in Greece.
Otan phga diakopes apo ta Trikala sto Pilio
den perimena oti 8a akolou8aga Canadair sta
bouna ! !
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| The Canadair CL-415 |
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The Bombardier 415 (formerly Canadair
CL-415)is a Canadian amphibious aircraft
purpose-built as a water bomber. It is the
only aircraft designed and built specifically
for aerial firefighting and is based on the
company's CL-215. It is marketed in the USA
as the Superscooper. n 1987, following market
trends towards more efficient, powerful and
reliable turboprop powerplants, Canadair
undertook the task of retrofitting a number
of CL-215 airframes (17) with the Pratt &
Whitney Canada PW123AF engines, providing a
15% power increase over the original piston
engines. The retrofitted aircraft were
designated CL-215T and also featured many
aerodynamic and systems improvements
including powered flight controls, cockpit
air conditioning, as well as upgraded
electrical and avionics systems.
Aside from the powerplants, the most notable
external features of the CL-215T retrofit
were the aerodynamic additions to the wings
and empennage. Based on the success of the
CL-215, the CL-415 was subsequently a
"new-build" production series beginning in
1993. The 415 has an updated cockpit,
aerodynamics enhancements and changes to the
bomb system as well, creating a modern
firefighting amphibious flying boat to detect
and suppress forest fires.
Compared to the CL-215, the CL-415 has
increased operating weight and speed yielding
improved productivity and performance. The
415 can scoop up to 6,140 litres (1350
Imperial gal or 1,620 US gal) of water from a
nearby water source, mix it with a chemical
foam if desired, and drop it on a fire
without having to return to base to refill
its tanks. The 415 was specifically developed
to provide the capability to deliver massive
quantities of suppressant in quick response
to fires. The aircraft is built for
reliability and longevity, with use of
corrosion-resistant materials. Water loads
are scooped through two probes that measure 4
x 6 inches. The new CL-415GR has higher
operating weights while the Bombardier 415
multi-role is available for use in a
paramilitary search and rescue role and
utility transport.
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