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208 Caravan vs CL-415 Super Scooper

Cessna 208 Caravan military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 208 Caravan
Viking Air CL-415 Super Scooper military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇦 CL-415 Super Scooper
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Specifications
208 Caravan CL-415 Super Scooper
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇦 Canada
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Cessna Viking Air
First flight 9 December 1982 6 December 1993
Year introduced 1984 1994
Number produced 3000 units 95 units
Average unit price $2.1 million $37 million
Wing area 26.0 m² 100.0 m²
Wingspan 15.9 m 28.4 m
Height 4.3 m 8.9 m
Length 12.7 m 20.0 m
Maximum speed 344 km/h 359 km/h
Operational range 1,980 km 2,427 km
Service ceiling 7,600 m 4,481 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,970 kg 19,890 kg
Empty weight 2,073 kg 12,882 kg
Total thrust 1 x 505 kW 2 x 1,775 kW
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Overview

The 208 Caravan and the CL-415 Super Scooper are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Cessna and Viking Air respectively.

Top speed is 344 km/h for the 208 Caravan vs 359 km/h for the CL-415 Super Scooper. The 208 Caravan has an operational range of 1,980 km vs 2,427 km for the CL-415 Super Scooper. The 208 Caravan operates at altitudes up to 7,600 m compared to 4,481 m for the CL-415 Super Scooper. At 19,890 kg MTOW, the CL-415 Super Scooper is 5.0:1 the 208 Caravan's 3,970 kg.

The 208 Caravan has been produced in 3,000 units vs 95 for the CL-415 Super Scooper. Unit cost is $2.1M for the 208 Caravan vs $37M for the CL-415 Super Scooper. The 208 Caravan first flew 11 years before the CL-415 Super Scooper (1982 vs 1993).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the 208 Caravan or CL-415 Super Scooper?
The CL-415 Super Scooper is faster with a maximum speed of 359 km/h compared to the 208 Caravan's 344 km/h, a difference of 15 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 208 Caravan or CL-415 Super Scooper?
The CL-415 Super Scooper has a longer range at 2,427 km compared to the 208 Caravan's 1,980 km.
Which can fly higher, the 208 Caravan or CL-415 Super Scooper?
The 208 Caravan has a higher service ceiling at 7,600 meters (24,934 ft) compared to the CL-415 Super Scooper's 4,481 meters (14,701 ft).
Which is heavier, the 208 Caravan or CL-415 Super Scooper?
The CL-415 Super Scooper has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 19,890 kg compared to the 208 Caravan's 3,970 kg.
Which is larger, the 208 Caravan or CL-415 Super Scooper?
The CL-415 Super Scooper is longer at 20.0 meters compared to the 208 Caravan's 12.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the 208 Caravan or CL-415 Super Scooper?
The CL-415 Super Scooper is more expensive at approximately $37 million per unit compared to the 208 Caravan at $2.1 million.
Which entered service first, the 208 Caravan or CL-415 Super Scooper?
The 208 Caravan entered service first in 1984, 10 years before the CL-415 Super Scooper which entered service in 1994.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 208 Caravan or CL-415 Super Scooper?
The 208 Caravan has been produced in greater numbers with 3,000 units compared to 95 units of the CL-415 Super Scooper.