CL-415 Super Scooper vs DHC-6 Twin Otter
Overview
The CL-415 Super Scooper and the DHC-6 Twin Otter are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Viking Air and De Havilland Canada respectively.
Top speed is 359 km/h for the CL-415 Super Scooper vs 315 km/h for the DHC-6 Twin Otter. The CL-415 Super Scooper has an operational range of 2,427 km vs 1,480 km for the DHC-6 Twin Otter. The DHC-6 Twin Otter operates at altitudes up to 7,620 m compared to 4,481 m for the CL-415 Super Scooper. At 19,890 kg MTOW, the CL-415 Super Scooper is 3.5x the DHC-6 Twin Otter's 5,670 kg.
The CL-415 Super Scooper has been produced in 95 units vs 985 for the DHC-6 Twin Otter. Unit cost is $37M for the CL-415 Super Scooper vs $7M for the DHC-6 Twin Otter. The DHC-6 Twin Otter first flew 28 years before the CL-415 Super Scooper (1965 vs 1993).
| 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 |
| Canadian utility aircraft, vital in civil and military operations worldwide since the 1960s, famous for its STOL capabilities. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇦 Canada |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | De Havilland Canada |
| First flight | 20 May 1965 |
| Year introduced | 1966 |
| Number produced | 985 units |
| Average unit price | $7 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 888 kW â—‰ |
| Wing area | 39.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 20.0 m â—‰ |
| Height | 6.0 m â—‰ |
| Length | 15.8 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 315 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,480 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 7,620 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 5,670 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 3,175 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 205 kW â—‰ |
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