How much distance does the Bombardier 415 take to scoop its load?
The Bombardier 415 is very maneuverable. A rule of thumb suggests that if a body of water is 1220m (4000 ft) long by 90m (300 ft) wide and 2m (6 ft) deep, without floating debris, then it is scoopable. Only 400m (1300 ft) are actually required on the water, the remainder being needed for approach and climbout. Of course, these distances can be reduced by scooping partial loads or scooping while turning. Speed on the water while scooping is 75 knots. Approximately 10-to-12 seconds are required between touchdown and lift-off to conduct the scooping operation.
The Bombardier 415 is very manoeuvrable. If a body of water is 1,341 metres (4,400 feet) long by 90 metres (300 feet) wide and 2 metres (6 feet) deep, without floating debris, then it is scoopable*. Only 400 metres (1,350 feet) are actually required on the water, the remainder being needed for approach and climb-out. Of course, these distances can be reduced by scooping partial loads or scooping while turning. Speed on the water while scooping is 75 knots. Approximately 10 to 12 seconds are required between touchdown and lift-off to scoop a load.
