CL-415 Super Scooper vs Do 228
Overview
The CL-415 Super Scooper and the Do 228 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Viking Air and Dornier respectively.
Top speed is 359 km/h for the CL-415 Super Scooper vs 470 km/h for the Do 228. The CL-415 Super Scooper has an operational range of 2,427 km vs 396 km for the Do 228. The Do 228 operates at altitudes up to 8,534 m compared to 4,481 m for the CL-415 Super Scooper. At 19,890 kg MTOW, the CL-415 Super Scooper is 3.1x the Do 228's 6,400 kg.
The CL-415 Super Scooper has been produced in 95 units vs 370 for the Do 228. Unit cost is $37M for the CL-415 Super Scooper vs $8M for the Do 228. The Do 228 first flew 12 years before the CL-415 Super Scooper (1981 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 |
| 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 888 kW â—‰ |
| 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 289 kW â—‰ |
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