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CL-415 Super Scooper vs PC-12 Eagle

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Specifications
CL-415 Super Scooper PC-12 Eagle
Origin country 🇨🇦 Canada 🇨🇭 Switzerland
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Viking Air Pilatus
First flight 6 December 1993 31 May 1991
Year introduced 1994 1994
Number produced 95 units 2000 units
Average unit price $37 million $6 million
Wing area 100.0 m² -- m²
Wingspan 28.4 m 16.3 m
Height 8.9 m -- m
Length 20.0 m -- m
Maximum speed 359 km/h 528 km/h
Operational range 2,427 km 3,417 km
Service ceiling 4,481 m 9,144 m
Max. takeoff weight 19,890 kg -- kg
Empty weight 12,882 kg 2,810 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,775 kW --
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Overview

The CL-415 Super Scooper and the PC-12 Eagle are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Viking Air and Pilatus respectively.

Top speed is 359 km/h for the CL-415 Super Scooper vs 528 km/h for the PC-12 Eagle. The CL-415 Super Scooper has an operational range of 2,427 km vs 3,417 km for the PC-12 Eagle. The PC-12 Eagle operates at altitudes up to 9,144 m compared to 4,481 m for the CL-415 Super Scooper.

The CL-415 Super Scooper has been produced in 95 units vs 2,000 for the PC-12 Eagle. Unit cost is $37M for the CL-415 Super Scooper vs $6M for the PC-12 Eagle. The PC-12 Eagle first flew 2 years before the CL-415 Super Scooper (1991 vs 1993).

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the CL-415 Super Scooper or PC-12 Eagle?
The PC-12 Eagle is faster with a maximum speed of 528 km/h compared to the CL-415 Super Scooper's 359 km/h, a difference of 169 km/h.
Which has longer range, the CL-415 Super Scooper or PC-12 Eagle?
The PC-12 Eagle has a longer range at 3,417 km compared to the CL-415 Super Scooper's 2,427 km.
Which can fly higher, the CL-415 Super Scooper or PC-12 Eagle?
The PC-12 Eagle has a higher service ceiling at 9,144 meters (30,000 ft) compared to the CL-415 Super Scooper's 4,481 meters (14,701 ft).
Which is heavier, the CL-415 Super Scooper or PC-12 Eagle?
The CL-415 Super Scooper has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 19,890 kg compared to the PC-12 Eagle's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the CL-415 Super Scooper or PC-12 Eagle?
The CL-415 Super Scooper is longer at 20.0 meters compared to the PC-12 Eagle's 0.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the CL-415 Super Scooper or PC-12 Eagle?
The CL-415 Super Scooper is more expensive at approximately $37 million per unit compared to the PC-12 Eagle at $6.0 million.
Which entered service first, the CL-415 Super Scooper or PC-12 Eagle?
The PC-12 Eagle entered service first in 1994, 0 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 PC-12 Eagle?
The PC-12 Eagle has been produced in greater numbers with 2,000 units compared to 95 units of the CL-415 Super Scooper.