Ever wonder how a CL-415 “Super Scooper” picks up water? Check this out! This Canadian-built amphibious firefighting aircraft, originally produced by Canadair and later Bombardier, is capable of scooping up 5,300 litres (1,400 gallons) of water in 12 seconds. The CL fleet/program was acquired by De Havilland Canada in 2016, and De Havilland has since introduced an Avionics Upgrade Program for CL-215T, CL-415, and CL-415 Enhanced Aerial Firefighter aircraft — in addition to introducing the new De

The CL-415 plane can scoop up to 6,136 litres of water from water sources as shallow as 2 metres (6.5 feet) deep, making it a valued firefighting machine. Experts explore the technical features of the CL-415 to see just how it can take off on water or land, with such a heavy cargo of water. Watch Colossal Machines on Thursdays at 8pm, on National Geographic UK. | National Geographic UK

Canadair CL 415 Cockpit. | Canadair Realforest Firetovirtual