CL-415 Super Scooper vs DHC-6 Twin Otter

Canadian amphibious aircraft, significant in firefighting operations globally, developed in the late 20th century.
Picture of CL-415 Super Scooper
Origin country 🇨🇦 Canada
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Viking Air
First flight 6 December 1993
Year of introduction 1994
Number produced 95 units
Average unit price $37 million
Canadian utility aircraft, vital in civil and military operations worldwide since the 1960s, famous for its STOL capabilities.
Picture of DHC-6 Twin Otter
Origin country 🇨🇦 Canada
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer De Havilland Canada
First flight 20 May 1965
Year of introduction 1966
Number produced 985 units
Average unit price $7 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—‰
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—‰
Wing area 39.0 m² ◉
Wingspan 20.0 m â—‰
Height 6.0 m â—‰
Length 15.8 m â—‰
Maximum speed 315 km/h â—‰
Service ceiling 7,620 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 5,670 kg â—‰
Empty weight 3,175 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 410 kW â—‰

Performance Radar Chart

Photo of CL-415 Super Scooper by Maarten Visser. Photo of DHC-6 Twin Otter by De Havilland.