Ever wonder how a CL-415 “Super Scooper” picks up water? Check this out! This Canadian-built amphibious firefighting aircraft, originally produced by Canadair and later Bombardier, is capable of scooping up 5,300 litres (1,400 gallons) of water in 12 seconds. The CL fleet/program was acquired by De Havilland Canada in 2016, and De Havilland has since introduced an Avionics Upgrade Program for CL-215T, CL-415, and CL-415 Enhanced Aerial Firefighter aircraft — in addition to introducing the new De

The CL-415 plane can scoop up to 6,136 litres of water from water sources as shallow as 2 metres (6.5 feet) deep, making it a valued firefighting machine. Experts explore the technical features of the CL-415 to see just how it can take off on water or land, with such a heavy cargo of water. Watch Colossal Machines on Thursdays at 8pm, on National Geographic UK. | National Geographic UK

FIRE 'SUPER SCOOPERS" IN ACTION! Watch as this LA County Fire aircraft turns to the local Santa Fe Dam to gather water to fight the Montebello 'Lincoln' fire that burned through 225 acres over the weekend. Check out our full story: http://www.myfoxla.com/story/29798921/crews-battling-brush-fire-in-montebello | FOX 11 Los Angeles

The Super Scoopers are back from Quebec, Canada to help battle wildfires during the peak of Southern California's fire season. The two Canadair CL-415 aircraft landed at the Los Angeles County Fire Department's tanker base in Van Nuys this afternoon after a two-day trek with stops in Michigan, Kansas and New Mexico. | Austin Dave

Canadair CL 415 Cockpit. | Canadair Realforest Firetovirtual