Water-scooping firefighter planes—often called “scoopers” or “amphibious water bombers”—are specialized aircraft designed to combat wildfires. They can swiftly skim across lakes, rivers, or coastal waters, collecting thousands of liters of water in seconds without the need to land! This water is then released over active fires to help extinguish flames and slow their spread. Popular models include the Canadair CL-415 and the Viking Air CL-515. These planes are particularly valuable in regions wi
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Water-scooping firefighter planes, also known as “scoopers” or “amphibious water bombers,” are specialized aircraft used to fight wildfires. They can skim over bodies of water such as lakes, rivers, or oceans to scoop up thousands of liters of water in seconds without needing to land. This water is then dropped over fires to suppress flames and prevent their spread. Common models include the Canadair CL-415 and the Viking Air CL-515. These planes are especially effective in areas with nearby wat
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This is cool! These giant planes are scooping up water to fight wildfires. This video from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service provides an incredible perspective of what it looks like when these “Super Scoopers” scoop up water. “Scoopers are used on wildfires when there’s a large body of water nearby, like a lake or river, that they can quickly skim to fill their tanks,” said the USFWS. “They’re especially effective on wildfires in areas with difficult terrain where ground crews can’t easily acce
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