A321 vs CL-415 Super Scooper
Overview
The A321 and the CL-415 Super Scooper are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Airbus and Viking Air respectively.
The A321 reaches 871 km/h — 2.4x the CL-415 Super Scooper's 359 km/h. The A321 has an operational range of 5,930 km vs 2,427 km for the CL-415 Super Scooper. The 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 A321 is 3.9x the CL-415 Super Scooper's 19,890 kg.
The A321 has been produced in 2,917 units vs 95 for the CL-415 Super Scooper. Unit cost is $120M for the A321 vs $37M for the CL-415 Super Scooper. The A321 first flew 6 years before the CL-415 Super Scooper (1987 vs 1993).
| European narrow-body commercial passenger jet, recognized for global use since 1990s, employed extensively by major airlines. | |
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| Origin country | 🇪🇺 Europe |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Airbus |
| First flight | 27 February 1987 |
| Year introduced | 1994 |
| Number produced | 2917 units |
| Average unit price | $120 million |
| Canadian amphibious aircraft, significant in firefighting operations globally, developed in the late 20th century. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇦 Canada |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Viking Air |
| First flight | 6 December 1993 |
| Year introduced | 1994 |
| Number produced | 95 units |
| Average unit price | $37 million |
| Wing area | 122.6 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 34.1 m â—‰ |
| Height | 11.8 m â—‰ |
| Length | 37.6 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 871 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 5,930 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 12,000 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 78,000 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 42,600 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 5,670 kgf â—‰ |
| Wing area | 100.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 28.4 m â—‰ |
| Height | 8.9 m â—‰ |
| Length | 20.0 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 359 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 2,427 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 4,481 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 19,890 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 12,882 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 888 kW â—‰ |
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