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Airbus A319 CJ vs CL-415 Super Scooper

Airbus A319 CJ military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇪🇺 Airbus A319 CJ
Viking Air CL-415 Super Scooper military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇦 CL-415 Super Scooper
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Specifications
Airbus A319 CJ CL-415 Super Scooper
Origin country 🇪🇺 Europe 🇨🇦 Canada
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Airbus Viking Air
First flight 25 August 1995 6 December 1993
Year introduced 1995 1994
Number produced 1499 units 95 units
Average unit price $80 million $37 million
Wing area 122.6 m² 100.0 m²
Wingspan 34.1 m 28.4 m
Height 11.8 m 8.9 m
Length 33.8 m 20.0 m
Maximum speed 870 km/h 359 km/h
Operational range 11,650 km 2,427 km
Service ceiling 1,350 m 4,481 m
Max. takeoff weight -- kg 19,890 kg
Empty weight 42,300 kg 12,882 kg
Total thrust 2 x 9,993 kgf 2 x 1,775 kW
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Overview

The Airbus A319 CJ and the CL-415 Super Scooper are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Airbus and Viking Air respectively.

The Airbus A319 CJ reaches 870 km/h — 2.4:1 the CL-415 Super Scooper's 359 km/h. The Airbus A319 CJ has an operational range of 11,650 km vs 2,427 km for the CL-415 Super Scooper. The CL-415 Super Scooper operates at altitudes up to 4,481 m compared to 1,350 m for the Airbus A319 CJ.

The Airbus A319 CJ has been produced in 1,499 units vs 95 for the CL-415 Super Scooper. Unit cost is $80M for the Airbus A319 CJ vs $37M for the CL-415 Super Scooper. The CL-415 Super Scooper first flew 2 years before the Airbus A319 CJ (1993 vs 1995).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Airbus A319 CJ or CL-415 Super Scooper?
The Airbus A319 CJ is faster with a maximum speed of 870 km/h compared to the CL-415 Super Scooper's 359 km/h, a difference of 511 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Airbus A319 CJ or CL-415 Super Scooper?
The Airbus A319 CJ has a longer range at 11,650 km compared to the CL-415 Super Scooper's 2,427 km.
Which can fly higher, the Airbus A319 CJ or CL-415 Super Scooper?
The CL-415 Super Scooper has a higher service ceiling at 4,481 meters (14,701 ft) compared to the Airbus A319 CJ's 1,350 meters (4,429 ft).
Which is heavier, the Airbus A319 CJ or CL-415 Super Scooper?
The CL-415 Super Scooper has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 19,890 kg compared to the Airbus A319 CJ's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the Airbus A319 CJ or CL-415 Super Scooper?
The Airbus A319 CJ is longer at 33.8 meters compared to the CL-415 Super Scooper's 20.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Airbus A319 CJ or CL-415 Super Scooper?
The Airbus A319 CJ is more expensive at approximately $80 million per unit compared to the CL-415 Super Scooper at $37 million.
Which entered service first, the Airbus A319 CJ or CL-415 Super Scooper?
The CL-415 Super Scooper entered service first in 1994, 1 years before the Airbus A319 CJ which entered service in 1995.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Airbus A319 CJ or CL-415 Super Scooper?
The Airbus A319 CJ has been produced in greater numbers with 1,499 units compared to 95 units of the CL-415 Super Scooper.