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CL-415 Super Scooper vs ERJ 135

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Specifications
CL-415 Super Scooper ERJ 135
Origin country 🇨🇦 Canada 🇧🇷 Brazil
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Viking Air Embraer
First flight 6 December 1993 4 July 1998
Year introduced 1994 1997
Number produced 95 units 1231 units
Average unit price $37 million $10.5 million
Wing area 100.0 m² -- m²
Wingspan 28.4 m 20.0 m
Height 8.9 m 6.8 m
Length 20.0 m 26.3 m
Maximum speed 359 km/h 828 km/h
Operational range 2,427 km 3,240 km
Service ceiling 4,481 m 11,278 m
Max. takeoff weight 19,890 kg 19,000 kg
Empty weight 12,882 kg 11,501 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,775 kW 2 x 3,538 kgf
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Overview

The CL-415 Super Scooper and the ERJ 135 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Viking Air and Embraer respectively.

The ERJ 135 reaches 828 km/h — 2.3:1 the CL-415 Super Scooper's 359 km/h. The CL-415 Super Scooper has an operational range of 2,427 km vs 3,240 km for the ERJ 135. The ERJ 135 operates at altitudes up to 11,278 m compared to 4,481 m for the CL-415 Super Scooper.

The CL-415 Super Scooper has been produced in 95 units vs 1,231 for the ERJ 135. Unit cost is $37M for the CL-415 Super Scooper vs $10.5M for the ERJ 135. The CL-415 Super Scooper first flew 5 years before the ERJ 135 (1993 vs 1998).

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the CL-415 Super Scooper or ERJ 135?
The ERJ 135 is faster with a maximum speed of 828 km/h compared to the CL-415 Super Scooper's 359 km/h, a difference of 469 km/h.
Which has longer range, the CL-415 Super Scooper or ERJ 135?
The ERJ 135 has a longer range at 3,240 km compared to the CL-415 Super Scooper's 2,427 km.
Which can fly higher, the CL-415 Super Scooper or ERJ 135?
The ERJ 135 has a higher service ceiling at 11,278 meters (37,001 ft) compared to the CL-415 Super Scooper's 4,481 meters (14,701 ft).
Which is heavier, the CL-415 Super Scooper or ERJ 135?
The CL-415 Super Scooper has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 19,890 kg compared to the ERJ 135's 19,000 kg.
Which is larger, the CL-415 Super Scooper or ERJ 135?
The ERJ 135 is longer at 26.3 meters compared to the CL-415 Super Scooper's 20.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the CL-415 Super Scooper or ERJ 135?
The CL-415 Super Scooper is more expensive at approximately $37 million per unit compared to the ERJ 135 at $10 million.
Which entered service first, the CL-415 Super Scooper or ERJ 135?
The CL-415 Super Scooper entered service first in 1994, 3 years before the ERJ 135 which entered service in 1997.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the CL-415 Super Scooper or ERJ 135?
The ERJ 135 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,231 units compared to 95 units of the CL-415 Super Scooper.