CL-415 Super Scooper vs CN-235
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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 |
| Spanish-Indonesian transport aircraft, widespread use in the civil sector, military services, and humanitarian aid, developed during the late 20th century. | |
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| Origin country | 🇪🇸 Spain 🇮🇩 Indonesia |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | CASA |
| First flight | 11 November 1983 |
| Year introduced | 1988 |
| Number produced | 354 units |
| Average unit price | $25 million |
| 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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| Wing area | 59.1 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 25.8 m â—‰ |
| Height | 8.2 m â—‰ |
| Length | 21.4 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 450 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 4,355 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 9,144 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 16,500 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 8,800 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 1,305 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-415 Super Scooper or CN-235?
The CN-235 is faster with a maximum speed of 450 km/h compared to the CL-415 Super Scooper's 359 km/h, a difference of 91 km/h.
Which has longer range, the CL-415 Super Scooper or CN-235?
The CN-235 has a longer range at 4,355 km compared to the CL-415 Super Scooper's 2,427 km.
Which can fly higher, the CL-415 Super Scooper or CN-235?
The CN-235 has a higher service ceiling at 9,144 meters (30,000 ft) compared to the CL-415 Super Scooper's 4,481 meters (14,701 ft).
Which is heavier, the CL-415 Super Scooper or CN-235?
The CL-415 Super Scooper has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 19,890 kg compared to the CN-235's 16,500 kg.
Which is larger, the CL-415 Super Scooper or CN-235?
The CN-235 is longer at 21.4 meters compared to the CL-415 Super Scooper's 20.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the CL-415 Super Scooper or CN-235?
The CL-415 Super Scooper is more expensive at approximately $37 million per unit compared to the CN-235 at $25 million.
Which entered service first, the CL-415 Super Scooper or CN-235?
The CN-235 entered service first in 1988, 6 years before the CL-415 Super Scooper which entered service in 1994.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the CL-415 Super Scooper or CN-235?
The CN-235 has been produced in greater numbers with 354 units compared to 95 units of the CL-415 Super Scooper.