Be-200 vs CL-415 Super Scooper

Overview

The Be-200 and the CL-415 Super Scooper are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Beriev and Viking Air respectively.

Top speed is 700 km/h for the Be-200 vs 359 km/h for the CL-415 Super Scooper. The Be-200 has an operational range of 2,100 km vs 2,427 km for the CL-415 Super Scooper. The Be-200 operates at altitudes up to 8,000 m compared to 4,481 m for the CL-415 Super Scooper. At 41,000 kg MTOW, the Be-200 is 2.1x the CL-415 Super Scooper's 19,890 kg.

The Be-200 has been produced in 19 units vs 95 for the CL-415 Super Scooper. Unit cost is $67M for the Be-200 vs $37M for the CL-415 Super Scooper. The CL-415 Super Scooper first flew 5 years before the Be-200 (1993 vs 1998).

Be-200

Russian amphibious aircraft, deployed for aerial firefighting and search & rescue operations, developed in the late '90s.
Beriev Be-200 Transport profile drawing
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
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CL-415 Super Scooper

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
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Be-200

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 3,750 kgf â—‰

CL-415 Super Scooper

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 888 kW â—‰

Performance Radar Chart

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.

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