Unsung heroes of Los Angeles wildfires: The Super Scooper planes that are being used to douse the flames
Los Angeles are eventually engaged in a challenging battle against the destructive wildfires while utilizing the CL-415 Super Scooper which is one of the most effective firefighting aircraft available, reported The Washington Post. These Canadian made amphibious water bombers can actually skim the surface of open water bodies to quickly scoop up and drop large amounts of water directly onto flames.
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According to The Washington Post, the Super Scooper can actually carry significantly heavier loads than the helicopters equipped with buckets and can replenish its water reserves without landing while allowing for continuous operation until fuel runs out.
The Super Scooper operates at speeds of 100 mph while collecting 1,600 gallons of water in under 12 seconds, asserted The Washington Post. During recent times, only one of the two Super Scoopers loaned by the Quebec government is actually operational due to the damage from a civilian drone.
The aircraft is actually designed to drop water directly above wildfires and can mix the water with foam concentrate for enhanced effectiveness.
The Los Angeles County Fire Department has deployed two Super Scoopers to combat ongoing wildfires with plans to receive two additional aircraft and personnel from Canada, noted The
