Steinsfurt in Sinsheim in Rhein-Neckar-Kreis, Baden-Württemberg, Germany — Central Europe
Canadair CL-215
Photographed by James Hulse, September 24, 2024
1. Canadair CL-215 Marker
Absolut friedlichen Zwecken diente dieses Amphibien-Löschflugzeug (scherzhaft auch „Wasserbomber" genannt). Die Canadair CL-215 wird seit den sechziger Jahren hauptsächlich gegen, die am Mittelmeer häufigen, Waldbrände eingesetzt. Die CL-215 trägt ca. 5.500 Liter Wasser oder Löschflüssigkeit in zwei Rumpftanks. Während das Flugzeug über die Wasseroberfläche fliegt, kann das Wasser durch zwei Öffnungen in der Rumpfunterseite aufgenommen werden.
Baujahr: 1970
Triebwerke: 2x Pratt & Whitney R-2800-CA3 Sternmotoren mit je 2.100 PS
Spannweite: 28,60 m
Länge: 19,83 m
Höhe: 8,92 m
Begehbar über das Museumsdach der Halle 1
This amphibious extinguisher is jokingly also called „water bomber". The Canadair CL-215 was used for the Mediterranean forest fires. For fire fighting, the CL-215 carries about 5,500 liters of water or extinguishing liquid in two hull tanks. While the aircraft is flying over the water surface, the water can be picked up through 2 openings in the fuselage bottom.
Year of construction: 1970
Engines: 2x Pratt
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Wingspan: 28.60 m
Length: 19.83 m
Height: 8.92 m
This is a walk-in exhibit
Erected by Technik Museen Sinsheim Speyer.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Air & Space. A significant historical year for this entry is 1970.
Location. 49° 14.295′ N, 8° 53.871′ E. Marker is in Sinsheim, Baden-Württemberg, in Rhein-Neckar-Kreis. It is in Steinsfurt. It is at the intersection of Eberhard-Layher-Straße and In d. Au on Eberhard-Layher-Straße. The marker is located in the parking lot of the museum. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Eberhard-Layher-Straße 2A, Sinsheim BW 74889, Germany. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is in Europe, the European Union, Atlantic Europe, Central Europe, the Schengen Area, Western Europe, and the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire and specifically also the Holy Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: A different marker also named Canadair CL-215 (here, next to this marker); Hunting Percival/P66 Pembroke (within shouting distance of this marker); Tupolev TU-144 (within shouting distance of this marker); US-Haubitze M / US Howitzer M (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); M3 Kampfpanzer "Stuart" / M3 Battle Tank "Stuart" (about 90 meters away); Dampfstraßenwalze / Steam Road Roller (about 90 meters away); Pak 40 (about 90 meters away); Schwerer Spähpanzer "EBR" / Heavy Reconnaissance Armored Vehicle "EBR" (about 90 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sinsheim.
Photographed by James Hulse, September 24, 2024
2. The under bottom of the Canadair CL-215
