CL-415 Super Scooper vs Do 228
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 |
German utility-transport aircraft, mainly used for regional air services and maritime surveillance since the 1980s. | |
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Origin country | 🇩🇪 Germany |
Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
Manufacturer | Dornier |
First flight | 28 March 1981 |
Year of introduction | 1982 |
Number produced | 370 units |
Average unit price | $8 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 | 32.0 m² ◉ |
Wingspan | 17.0 m â—‰ |
Height | 4.9 m â—‰ |
Length | 16.6 m â—‰ |
Maximum speed | 433 km/h â—‰ |
Service ceiling | 8,534 m â—‰ |
Max. takeoff weight | 6,400 kg â—‰ |
Empty weight | 3,739 kg â—‰ |
Total thrust | 2 x 578 kW â—‰ |
Performance Radar Chart
Photo of CL-415 Super Scooper by Maarten Visser.
Photo of Do 228 by Ministry of Defence of the Netherlands.