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A-40 Mermaid vs CL-415 Super Scooper

A-40 Mermaid vs CL-415 Super Scooper at a glance — top speed 800 vs 359 km/h, range 4,100 vs 2,427 km, max takeoff weight 86,000 vs 19,890 kg, built 2 vs 95 units.

Beriev A-40 Mermaid military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 A-40 MermaidFull specs
Viking Air CL-415 Super Scooper military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇦 CL-415 Super ScooperFull specs
Specifications
A-40 Mermaid CL-415 Super Scooper
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇨🇦 Canada
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Beriev Viking Air
First flight 8 December 1986 6 December 1993
Year introduced -- 1994
Number produced 2 units 95 units
Average unit price -- $37 million
Wing area 200.0 m² 100.0 m²
Wingspan 41.6 m 28.4 m
Height 11.0 m 8.9 m
Length 43.8 m 20.0 m
Maximum speed 800 km/h 359 km/h
Operational range 4,100 km 2,427 km
Service ceiling 9,700 m 4,481 m
Max. takeoff weight 86,000 kg 19,890 kg
Empty weight -- kg 12,882 kg
Total thrust 2 x 117 kN 2 x 1,775 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the A-40 Mermaid or CL-415 Super Scooper?
The A-40 Mermaid is faster with a maximum speed of 800 km/h compared to the CL-415 Super Scooper's 359 km/h, a difference of 441 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A-40 Mermaid or CL-415 Super Scooper?
The A-40 Mermaid has a longer range at 4,100 km compared to the CL-415 Super Scooper's 2,427 km.
Which can fly higher, the A-40 Mermaid or CL-415 Super Scooper?
The A-40 Mermaid has a higher service ceiling at 9,700 meters (31,824 ft) compared to the CL-415 Super Scooper's 4,481 meters (14,701 ft).
Which is heavier, the A-40 Mermaid or CL-415 Super Scooper?
The A-40 Mermaid has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 86,000 kg compared to the CL-415 Super Scooper's 19,890 kg.
Which is larger, the A-40 Mermaid or CL-415 Super Scooper?
The A-40 Mermaid is longer at 43.8 meters compared to the CL-415 Super Scooper's 20.0 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A-40 Mermaid or CL-415 Super Scooper?
The CL-415 Super Scooper has been produced in greater numbers with 95 units compared to 2 units of the A-40 Mermaid.