Comparing the Quencher with the others

Parameter Quencher Fire Boss (Amphibious) CL-415 CL-515
Crew None (Fully autonomous) 1 pilot 2 pilots 2 pilots
Water Capacity 4 500 L 3 100 L 6 140 L 7 000 L
Sale Price (M€) 6.6 4.6 35 45
Operating Cost (€/h) 1 800 2 500 9 000 10 500
Fuel Consumption (kg/h) 270 400 1 300 1 400
Range (NM) 450 340 370 440
Operational Ceiling (m) 2 800 2 000 2 200 2 400
Night Operation Yes (Autonomous) No No No
Take-off Capability Sea / Lake / Runway Lake / Runway Lake / Runway Lake / Runway
Maintenance Hours / Flight Hour 0.6 1.2 4.0 4.5
Crew Cost / Flight Hour (€) 0 200 500 500
Annual Utilization (hours) 1 000 + (24 h ops) 400 350 350