CL-215 Scooper vs CL-415 Super Scooper

The CL-215 Scooper and the CL-415 Super Scooper are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Canadair and Viking Air respectively. Top speed is 291 km/h for the CL-215 Scooper vs 359 km/h for the CL-415 Super Scooper. The CL-215 Scooper has an operational range of 2,094 km vs 2,427 km for the CL-415 Super Scooper. The CL-215 Scooper has been produced in 125 units vs 95 for the CL-415 Super Scooper. The CL-215 Scooper first flew 26 years before the CL-415 Super Scooper (1967 vs 1993).

Canadian amphibious flying boat, the first aircraft purpose-built as a water bomber, produced from 1969 to 1990.
Canadair CL-215 Scooper Transport profile drawing
Origin country 🇨🇦 Canada
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Canadair
First flight 23 October 1967
Year introduced 1969
Number produced 125 units
Average unit price --
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
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 783 kW 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
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 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.