CL-215 Scooper vs CL-415 Super Scooper
| Canadian amphibious flying boat, the first aircraft purpose-built as a water bomber, produced from 1969 to 1990. | |
| Origin country | 🇨🇦 Canada |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Canadair |
| First flight | 23 October 1967 |
| Year introduced | 1969 |
| Number produced | 125 units |
| Average unit price | $-- 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 | 100.3 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 28.6 m â—‰ |
| Height | 8.9 m â—‰ |
| Length | 19.8 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 291 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 2,094 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | -- m |
| Max. takeoff weight | 19,731 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 12,160 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 1,566 kW â—‰ |
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| 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 |
| Max. takeoff weight | 19,890 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 12,882 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 1,775 kW â—‰ |
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Performance Radar Chart
Photo of CL-415 Super Scooper by Maarten Visser.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the CL-215 Scooper or CL-415 Super Scooper?
The CL-415 Super Scooper is faster with a maximum speed of 359 km/h compared to the CL-215 Scooper's 291 km/h, a difference of 68 km/h.
Which has longer range, the CL-215 Scooper or CL-415 Super Scooper?
The CL-415 Super Scooper has a longer range at 2,427 km compared to the CL-215 Scooper's 2,094 km.
Which can fly higher, the CL-215 Scooper or CL-415 Super Scooper?
The CL-415 Super Scooper has a higher service ceiling at 4,481 meters (14,701 ft) compared to the CL-215 Scooper's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the CL-215 Scooper or CL-415 Super Scooper?
The CL-415 Super Scooper has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 19,890 kg compared to the CL-215 Scooper's 19,731 kg.
Which is larger, the CL-215 Scooper or CL-415 Super Scooper?
The CL-415 Super Scooper is longer at 20.0 meters compared to the CL-215 Scooper's 19.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the CL-215 Scooper or CL-415 Super Scooper?
The CL-215 Scooper entered service first in 1969, 25 years before the CL-415 Super Scooper which entered service in 1994.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the CL-215 Scooper or CL-415 Super Scooper?
The CL-215 Scooper has been produced in greater numbers with 125 units compared to 95 units of the CL-415 Super Scooper.