CL-415 Super Scooper vs Do 228

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
German utility-transport aircraft, mainly used for regional air services and maritime surveillance since the 1980s.
Picture of Do 228
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.