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How much water can the Bombardier 415 hold? How much fire suppressant can it deliver to a fire in an hour compared with other firefighting aircraft?

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How much water can the Bombardier 415 hold? How much fire suppressant can it deliver to a fire in an hour compared with other firefighting aircraft?

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Water tanks in the Bombardier 415 hold 6,137 litres (1,621 US gallons). The water load is enhanced by an environmentally safe foam additive for superior fire control and economy. The quantity of suppressant delivered in an hour depends on the distance from the water supply to the fire. The Bombardier 415 aircraft delivers from 37,800 to 60,500 litres (10,000 to 30,000 US gallons) an hour in most firefighting situations.