208 Caravan vs CL-415 Super Scooper
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 5.0x 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).
| American utility aircraft, primarily deployed for passenger and cargo transportation, known for its operational history since the 1980s. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Cessna |
| First flight | 9 December 1982 |
| Year introduced | 1984 |
| Number produced | 3000 units |
| Average unit price | $2.1 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 | 26.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 15.9 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.3 m ◉ |
| Length | 12.7 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 344 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,980 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 7,600 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 3,970 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 2,073 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 505 kW ◉ |
| Wing area | 100.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 28.4 m ◉ |
| Height | 8.9 m ◉ |
| Length | 20.0 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 359 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 2,427 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 4,481 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 19,890 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 12,882 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 888 kW ◉ |
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