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 & Whitney R-2800-CA3 radial engines with 2,100 hp each
Wingspan: 28.60 m
Length: 19.83 m
Height: 8.92 m
This is a walk-in exhibit
Erected by Technik
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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
Photographed by James Hulse, September 24, 2024
2. The under bottom of the Canadair CL-215
More about this marker. The static displays and markers are located on the grounds of the Technik Museum. There is an entrance fee to visit the museum and markers.
Also see . . . Canadair CL-215. Wikipedia
The Canadair CL-215 (Scooper) is the first model in a series of flying boat amphibious aircraft designed and built by Canadian aircraft manufacturer Canadair, and later produced by Bombardier. It is one of only a handful of large amphibious aircraft to have been produced in large numbers during the post-war era, and the first to be developed from the outset as a water bomber.(Submitted on October 30, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)
Photographed by James Hulse, September 24, 2024
3. The front view of the Canadair CL-215 and Marker
Photographed by James Hulse, September 24, 2024
4. The view inside the cockpit of the Canadair CL-215
Photographed by James Hulse, September 24, 2024
5. Side view of the Canadair CL-215
Credits. This page was last revised on October 31, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 30, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 195 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on October 31, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
