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Airbus A321 vs CL-415 Super Scooper

Airbus A321 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇪🇺 Airbus A321
Viking Air CL-415 Super Scooper military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇦 CL-415 Super Scooper
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Specifications
Airbus A321 CL-415 Super Scooper
Origin country 🇪🇺 Europe 🇨🇦 Canada
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Airbus Viking Air
First flight 27 February 1987 6 December 1993
Year introduced 1994 1994
Number produced 2917 units 95 units
Average unit price $120 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 37.6 m 20.0 m
Maximum speed 871 km/h 359 km/h
Operational range 5,930 km 2,427 km
Service ceiling 12,000 m 4,481 m
Max. takeoff weight 78,000 kg 19,890 kg
Empty weight 42,600 kg 12,882 kg
Total thrust 2 x 11,340 kgf 2 x 1,775 kW
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Overview

The Airbus A321 and the CL-415 Super Scooper are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Airbus and Viking Air respectively.

The Airbus A321 reaches 871 km/h — 2.4:1 the CL-415 Super Scooper's 359 km/h. The Airbus A321 has an operational range of 5,930 km vs 2,427 km for the CL-415 Super Scooper. The Airbus A321 operates at altitudes up to 12,000 m compared to 4,481 m for the CL-415 Super Scooper. At 78,000 kg MTOW, the Airbus A321 is 3.9:1 the CL-415 Super Scooper's 19,890 kg.

The Airbus A321 has been produced in 2,917 units vs 95 for the CL-415 Super Scooper. Unit cost is $120M for the Airbus A321 vs $37M for the CL-415 Super Scooper. The Airbus A321 first flew 6 years before the CL-415 Super Scooper (1987 vs 1993).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Airbus A321 or CL-415 Super Scooper?
The Airbus A321 is faster with a maximum speed of 871 km/h compared to the CL-415 Super Scooper's 359 km/h, a difference of 512 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Airbus A321 or CL-415 Super Scooper?
The Airbus A321 has a longer range at 5,930 km compared to the CL-415 Super Scooper's 2,427 km.
Which can fly higher, the Airbus A321 or CL-415 Super Scooper?
The Airbus A321 has a higher service ceiling at 12,000 meters (39,370 ft) compared to the CL-415 Super Scooper's 4,481 meters (14,701 ft).
Which is heavier, the Airbus A321 or CL-415 Super Scooper?
The Airbus A321 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 78,000 kg compared to the CL-415 Super Scooper's 19,890 kg.
Which is larger, the Airbus A321 or CL-415 Super Scooper?
The Airbus A321 is longer at 37.6 meters compared to the CL-415 Super Scooper's 20.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Airbus A321 or CL-415 Super Scooper?
The Airbus A321 is more expensive at approximately $120 million per unit compared to the CL-415 Super Scooper at $37 million.
Which entered service first, the Airbus A321 or CL-415 Super Scooper?
The CL-415 Super Scooper entered service first in 1994, 0 years before the Airbus A321 which entered service in 1994.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Airbus A321 or CL-415 Super Scooper?
The Airbus A321 has been produced in greater numbers with 2,917 units compared to 95 units of the CL-415 Super Scooper.