CL-415 Super Scooper vs DC-3
Overview
The CL-415 Super Scooper and the DC-3 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Viking Air and Douglas respectively.
Top speed is 359 km/h for the CL-415 Super Scooper vs 413 km/h for the DC-3. The CL-415 Super Scooper has an operational range of 2,427 km vs 2,540 km for the DC-3. The DC-3 operates at altitudes up to 7,071 m compared to 4,481 m for the CL-415 Super Scooper.
The CL-415 Super Scooper has been produced in 95 units vs 10,174 for the DC-3. Unit cost is $37M for the CL-415 Super Scooper vs $0.08M for the DC-3. The DC-3 first flew 52 years before the CL-415 Super Scooper (1941 vs 1993).
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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 |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Douglas |
| First flight | 23 December 1941 |
| Year introduced | 1936 |
| Number produced | 10174 units |
| Average unit price | $80K |
| Wing area | 100.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 28.4 m ◉ |
| Height | 8.9 m ◉ |
| Length | 20.0 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 359 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 2,427 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 4,481 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 19,890 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 12,882 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 888 kW ◉ |
| Wing area | 91.7 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 29.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 5.6 m ◉ |
| Length | 22.7 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 413 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 2,540 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 7,071 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 13,154 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 6,450 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 3 x 292 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the CL-415 Super Scooper or DC-3?
The DC-3 is faster with a maximum speed of 413 km/h compared to the CL-415 Super Scooper's 359 km/h, a difference of 54 km/h.
Which has longer range, the CL-415 Super Scooper or DC-3?
The DC-3 has a longer range at 2,540 km compared to the CL-415 Super Scooper's 2,427 km.
Which can fly higher, the CL-415 Super Scooper or DC-3?
The DC-3 has a higher service ceiling at 7,071 meters (23,198 ft) compared to the CL-415 Super Scooper's 4,481 meters (14,701 ft).
Which is heavier, the CL-415 Super Scooper or DC-3?
The CL-415 Super Scooper has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 19,890 kg compared to the DC-3's 13,154 kg.
Which is larger, the CL-415 Super Scooper or DC-3?
The DC-3 is longer at 22.7 meters compared to the CL-415 Super Scooper's 20.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the CL-415 Super Scooper or DC-3?
The CL-415 Super Scooper is more expensive at approximately $37 million per unit compared to the DC-3 at $0.1 million.
Which entered service first, the CL-415 Super Scooper or DC-3?
The DC-3 entered service first in 1936, 58 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 DC-3?
The DC-3 has been produced in greater numbers with 10,174 units compared to 95 units of the CL-415 Super Scooper.