CL-415 Super Scooper vs Do 228
| 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 |
| German utility-transport aircraft, mainly used for regional air services and maritime surveillance since the 1980s. | |
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| Origin country | 🇩🇪 Germany |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Dornier |
| First flight | 28 March 1981 |
| Year introduced | 1982 |
| Number produced | 370 units |
| Average unit price | $8 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 | 32.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 17.0 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.9 m â—‰ |
| Length | 16.6 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 470 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 396 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 8,534 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 6,400 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 3,739 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 578 kW â—‰ |
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Performance Radar Chart
Photo of CL-415 Super Scooper by Maarten Visser.
Photo of Do 228 by Ministry of Defence of the Netherlands.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the CL-415 Super Scooper or Do 228?
The Do 228 is faster with a maximum speed of 470 km/h compared to the CL-415 Super Scooper's 359 km/h, a difference of 111 km/h.
Which has longer range, the CL-415 Super Scooper or Do 228?
The CL-415 Super Scooper has a longer range at 2,427 km compared to the Do 228's 396 km.
Which can fly higher, the CL-415 Super Scooper or Do 228?
The Do 228 has a higher service ceiling at 8,534 meters (27,998 ft) compared to the CL-415 Super Scooper's 4,481 meters (14,701 ft).
Which is heavier, the CL-415 Super Scooper or Do 228?
The CL-415 Super Scooper has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 19,890 kg compared to the Do 228's 6,400 kg.
Which is larger, the CL-415 Super Scooper or Do 228?
The CL-415 Super Scooper is longer at 20.0 meters compared to the Do 228's 16.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the CL-415 Super Scooper or Do 228?
The CL-415 Super Scooper is more expensive at approximately $37 million per unit compared to the Do 228 at $8.0 million.
Which entered service first, the CL-415 Super Scooper or Do 228?
The Do 228 entered service first in 1982, 12 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 Do 228?
The Do 228 has been produced in greater numbers with 370 units compared to 95 units of the CL-415 Super Scooper.