A321 vs CL-215 Scooper
The A321 and the CL-215 Scooper are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Airbus and Canadair respectively. The A321 reaches 871 km/h — 3.0x the CL-215 Scooper's 291 km/h. The A321 has an operational range of 5,930 km vs 2,094 km for the CL-215 Scooper. At 78,000 kg MTOW, the A321 is 4.0x the CL-215 Scooper's 19,731 kg. The A321 has been produced in 2,917 units vs 125 for the CL-215 Scooper. The CL-215 Scooper first flew 20 years before the A321 (1967 vs 1987).
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| Origin country | 🇪🇺 Europe |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Airbus |
| First flight | 27 February 1987 |
| Year introduced | 1994 |
| Number produced | 2917 units |
| Average unit price | $120 million |
| Canadian amphibious flying boat, the first aircraft purpose-built as a water bomber, produced from 1969 to 1990. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇦 Canada |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Canadair |
| First flight | 23 October 1967 |
| Year introduced | 1969 |
| Number produced | 125 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
| Wing area | 122.6 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 34.1 m â—‰ |
| Height | 11.8 m â—‰ |
| Length | 37.6 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 871 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 5,930 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 12,000 m |
| Max. takeoff weight | 78,000 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 42,600 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 5,670 kgf â—‰ |
| Wing area | 100.3 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 28.6 m â—‰ |
| Height | 8.9 m â—‰ |
| Length | 19.8 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 291 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 2,094 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | -- m |
| Max. takeoff weight | 19,731 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 12,160 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 783 kW â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the A321 or CL-215 Scooper?
The A321 is faster with a maximum speed of 871 km/h compared to the CL-215 Scooper's 291 km/h, a difference of 580 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A321 or CL-215 Scooper?
The A321 has a longer range at 5,930 km compared to the CL-215 Scooper's 2,094 km.
Which can fly higher, the A321 or CL-215 Scooper?
The A321 has a higher service ceiling at 12,000 meters (39,370 ft) compared to the CL-215 Scooper's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the A321 or CL-215 Scooper?
The A321 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 78,000 kg compared to the CL-215 Scooper's 19,731 kg.
Which is larger, the A321 or CL-215 Scooper?
The A321 is longer at 37.6 meters compared to the CL-215 Scooper's 19.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the A321 or CL-215 Scooper?
The CL-215 Scooper entered service first in 1969, 25 years before the A321 which entered service in 1994.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A321 or CL-215 Scooper?
The A321 has been produced in greater numbers with 2,917 units compared to 125 units of the CL-215 Scooper.