The Viking Canadair 515 First Responder is a new production multi-mission amphibian and purpose built aerial firefighting aircraft. Building on the pedigree of the renowned Canadair CL-415, the next generation 515 will offer operators a 12 to 15 percent increase in efficiency corresponding with a decrease in maintenance and operating costs. The 515 will incorporate new technology and materials that will expand the operating envelope and feature Collins Pro Line Fusion® avionics suite, offering operators world class reliability, enhanced safety, and unrivaled situational awareness.

The 515 First Responder is a true multi-purpose platform, offering exceptional aerial firefighting capabilities, with flexible architecture that can be equipped with any of the following options in combination with the internal water tanks: spray boom for insect control or oil spill dispersant, an enlarged cargo door for disaster relief support, and the ability to add a “QC” quick change sensor or medevac suite.

With a state of the art avionics suite and the availability of a factory endorsed Full Motion Level D Flight Simulator, the Canadair 515 First Responder is the most technically advanced multi-mission aerial fire fighting aircraft on the market.

The Canadair 515 First Responder, the only aerial firefighter and multi-mission amphibious aircraft built and supported by an OEM, comes complete with a full factory warranty combined with Viking’s renown world class customer and product support services.

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MULTI-MISSION AMPHIBIAN & AERIAL FIREFIGHTER

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Comparative Average Daily Aerial Firefighting Capability

AIRCRAFT DEVELOPMENT

The all new multi-mission Canadair 515 First Responder addresses obsolescence issues asso-ciated with the older CL-415 airframe and systems while improving maintainability through its use of modernized materials and airframe systems enhancements. The 515 will also feature an evolu-tion of the maintenance program, increased water tank capacity, and higher landing weights.

Customer options offered include: • External engine wash system • Enlarged cargo door • Medevac interior • Maritime patrol and SAR sensor suite • Ground Auxiliary Power Unit (GAPU)

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FLIGHT DECK

The new Collins Pro Line Fusion® avionics suite addresses current and future regulatory requirements and will include dual GPS, TCAS II, TAWS, ADS-B out, Synthetic Vision Technology, FMS and Flight Director, as well as numerous opportunities for expansion.

Customer options offered include:• Latitude Flight Tracking System• Dual Radio Altimeter• FDR, CVR• Direction Finder• VHF Radio - Data Link• Link 2000+/CPDL datalink + ACARS• Automated Flight Information Reporting

System • SATCOM (voice/data)• Weather Radar• Night Vision Compatible Flight Deck (NVIS)• Enhanced Auto-Pilot• Head’s Up Display (future development)

THE VIKING

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The 515 First Responder drops an enormous volume of water, up to 690,000 Litres (182,279 USG) per day, resulting in the lowest overall cost per litre of any aerial firefighting aircraft.

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49 WATER DROPS185,000 L

48,871 USG

115 WATER DROPS

690,000 L182,279 USG

15 WATER DROPS200,000 L

53,283 USG

8 WATER DROPS312,000 L

82,421 USG

Collins Pro Line Fusion® avionics suite.

FIREFIGHTING PRODUCTIVITY

With an increased tank capacity of up to 7,000 Litres (1,850 USG) and the ability to refill in 14 seconds from water sources in close proximity, the Canadair 515 First Responder is capable of dropping enormous amounts of foam injected fire retardant on a continuous basis. Additionally, the aircraft is capable of operating in difficult weather conditions.