CL-415 Super Scooper vs DHC-6 Twin Otter
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 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. | |
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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.