Built by Canadair and later Bombardier, the CL-415 Super Scooper is one of the few large amphibious aircraft produced in significant numbers. Skilled pilots operate these planes to scoop up 1,500 ...

This is the story of the Canadair CL-415, a Canadian-designed, Canadian-built amphibious water bomber pulling overtime over America's most famous zip codes.

According to Business Insider, a Super Scooper typically costs roughly $30 million, one of the most expensive firefighting aircraft. The plane can scoop up 1,600 gallons from a nearby body of ...