An-2 Colt vs CL-415 Super Scooper

Overview

The An-2 Colt and the CL-415 Super Scooper are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Antonov and Viking Air respectively.

Top speed is 258 km/h for the An-2 Colt vs 359 km/h for the CL-415 Super Scooper. The An-2 Colt has an operational range of 845 km vs 2,427 km for the CL-415 Super Scooper. The An-2 Colt operates at altitudes up to 4,500 m compared to 4,481 m for the CL-415 Super Scooper. At 19,890 kg MTOW, the CL-415 Super Scooper is 3.7x the An-2 Colt's 5,440 kg.

The An-2 Colt has been produced in 18,000 units vs 95 for the CL-415 Super Scooper. Unit cost is $0.1M for the An-2 Colt vs $37M for the CL-415 Super Scooper. The An-2 Colt first flew 46 years before the CL-415 Super Scooper (1947 vs 1993).

An-2 Colt

Soviet single-engine biplane aircraft, mass-produced since 1947, remaining in service for military and civilian operations.
Antonov An-2 Colt Transport profile drawing
Origin country 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Antonov
First flight 31 August 1947
Year introduced 1947
Number produced 18000 units
Average unit price $100K
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CL-415 Super Scooper

Canadian amphibious aircraft, significant in firefighting operations globally, developed in the late 20th century.
Viking Air CL-415 Super Scooper Transport profile drawing
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
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An-2 Colt

Wing area 71.5 m² ◉
Wingspan 18.2 m â—‰
Height 4.1 m â—‰
Length 12.4 m â—‰
Maximum speed 258 km/h â—‰
Operational range 845 km â—‰
Service ceiling 4,500 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 5,440 kg â—‰
Empty weight 3,300 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 750 kW â—‰

CL-415 Super Scooper

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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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the An-2 Colt or CL-415 Super Scooper?
The CL-415 Super Scooper is faster with a maximum speed of 359 km/h compared to the An-2 Colt's 258 km/h, a difference of 101 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-2 Colt or CL-415 Super Scooper?
The CL-415 Super Scooper has a longer range at 2,427 km compared to the An-2 Colt's 845 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-2 Colt or CL-415 Super Scooper?
The An-2 Colt has a higher service ceiling at 4,500 meters (14,763 ft) compared to the CL-415 Super Scooper's 4,481 meters (14,701 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-2 Colt or CL-415 Super Scooper?
The CL-415 Super Scooper has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 19,890 kg compared to the An-2 Colt's 5,440 kg.
Which is larger, the An-2 Colt or CL-415 Super Scooper?
The CL-415 Super Scooper is longer at 20.0 meters compared to the An-2 Colt's 12.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the An-2 Colt or CL-415 Super Scooper?
The CL-415 Super Scooper is more expensive at approximately $37 million per unit compared to the An-2 Colt at $0.1 million.
Which entered service first, the An-2 Colt or CL-415 Super Scooper?
The An-2 Colt entered service first in 1947, 47 years before the CL-415 Super Scooper which entered service in 1994.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-2 Colt or CL-415 Super Scooper?
The An-2 Colt has been produced in greater numbers with 18,000 units compared to 95 units of the CL-415 Super Scooper.

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