Be-200 vs CL-415 Super Scooper
| Russian amphibious aircraft, deployed for aerial firefighting and search & rescue operations, developed in the late '90s. | |
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| Origin country | 🇷🇺 Russia |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Beriev |
| First flight | 24 September 1998 |
| Year introduced | 2003 |
| Number produced | 19 units |
| Average unit price | $67 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 | 117.4 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 32.8 m â—‰ |
| Height | 8.9 m â—‰ |
| Length | 31.4 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 700 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 2,100 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 8,000 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 41,000 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 27,600 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 7,500 kgf 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 â—‰ |
| 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 Be-200 by Vitaly V. Kuzmin.
Photo of CL-415 Super Scooper by Maarten Visser.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Be-200 or CL-415 Super Scooper?
The Be-200 is faster with a maximum speed of 700 km/h compared to the CL-415 Super Scooper's 359 km/h, a difference of 341 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Be-200 or CL-415 Super Scooper?
The CL-415 Super Scooper has a longer range at 2,427 km compared to the Be-200's 2,100 km.
Which can fly higher, the Be-200 or CL-415 Super Scooper?
The Be-200 has a higher service ceiling at 8,000 meters (26,246 ft) compared to the CL-415 Super Scooper's 4,481 meters (14,701 ft).
Which is heavier, the Be-200 or CL-415 Super Scooper?
The Be-200 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 41,000 kg compared to the CL-415 Super Scooper's 19,890 kg.
Which is larger, the Be-200 or CL-415 Super Scooper?
The Be-200 is longer at 31.4 meters compared to the CL-415 Super Scooper's 20.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Be-200 or CL-415 Super Scooper?
The Be-200 is more expensive at approximately $67 million per unit compared to the CL-415 Super Scooper at $37 million.
Which entered service first, the Be-200 or CL-415 Super Scooper?
The CL-415 Super Scooper entered service first in 1994, 9 years before the Be-200 which entered service in 2003.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Be-200 or CL-415 Super Scooper?
The CL-415 Super Scooper has been produced in greater numbers with 95 units compared to 19 units of the Be-200.