CL-415 Super Scooper vs M-18 Dromader

Overview

The CL-415 Super Scooper and the M-18 Dromader are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Viking Air and PZL-Mielec respectively.

Top speed is 359 km/h for the CL-415 Super Scooper vs 200 km/h for the M-18 Dromader. The CL-415 Super Scooper has an operational range of 2,427 km vs 970 km for the M-18 Dromader. The M-18 Dromader operates at altitudes up to 6,500 m compared to 4,481 m for the CL-415 Super Scooper. At 19,890 kg MTOW, the CL-415 Super Scooper is 4.7x the M-18 Dromader's 4,200 kg.

The CL-415 Super Scooper has been produced in 95 units vs 759 for the M-18 Dromader. The M-18 Dromader first flew 17 years before the CL-415 Super Scooper (1976 vs 1993).

Canadian amphibious aircraft, significant in firefighting operations globally, developed in the late 20th century.
Viking Air CL-415 Super Scooper Transport profile drawing
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
Polish single-engine agricultural and firefighting aircraft, developed in the mid-1970s, widely utilized globally for cropdusting and aerial firefighting.
PZL-Mielec M-18 Dromader Transport profile drawing
Origin country 🇵🇱 Poland
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer PZL-Mielec
First flight 27 August 1976
Year introduced 1978
Number produced 759 units
Average unit price --
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 40.0 m² ◉
Wingspan 17.7 m â—‰
Height 3.7 m â—‰
Length 9.5 m â—‰
Maximum speed 200 km/h â—‰
Operational range 970 km â—‰
Service ceiling 6,500 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 4,200 kg â—‰
Empty weight 2,710 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 731 kW â—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the CL-415 Super Scooper or M-18 Dromader?
The CL-415 Super Scooper is faster with a maximum speed of 359 km/h compared to the M-18 Dromader's 200 km/h, a difference of 159 km/h.
Which has longer range, the CL-415 Super Scooper or M-18 Dromader?
The CL-415 Super Scooper has a longer range at 2,427 km compared to the M-18 Dromader's 970 km.
Which can fly higher, the CL-415 Super Scooper or M-18 Dromader?
The M-18 Dromader has a higher service ceiling at 6,500 meters (21,325 ft) compared to the CL-415 Super Scooper's 4,481 meters (14,701 ft).
Which is heavier, the CL-415 Super Scooper or M-18 Dromader?
The CL-415 Super Scooper has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 19,890 kg compared to the M-18 Dromader's 4,200 kg.
Which is larger, the CL-415 Super Scooper or M-18 Dromader?
The CL-415 Super Scooper is longer at 20.0 meters compared to the M-18 Dromader's 9.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the CL-415 Super Scooper or M-18 Dromader?
The M-18 Dromader entered service first in 1978, 16 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 M-18 Dromader?
The M-18 Dromader has been produced in greater numbers with 759 units compared to 95 units of the CL-415 Super Scooper.