An-2 Colt vs CL-215 Scooper

The An-2 Colt and the CL-215 Scooper are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Antonov and Canadair respectively. Top speed is 258 km/h for the An-2 Colt vs 291 km/h for the CL-215 Scooper. The An-2 Colt has an operational range of 845 km vs 2,094 km for the CL-215 Scooper. At 19,731 kg MTOW, the CL-215 Scooper is 3.6x the An-2 Colt's 5,440 kg. The An-2 Colt has been produced in 18,000 units vs 125 for the CL-215 Scooper. The An-2 Colt first flew 20 years before the CL-215 Scooper (1947 vs 1967).

Soviet single-engine biplane aircraft, mass-produced since 1947, remaining in service for military and civilian operations.
Antonov An-2 Colt Transport profile drawing
Origin country 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Antonov
First flight 31 August 1947
Year introduced 1947
Number produced 18000 units
Average unit price $100K
Canadian amphibious flying boat, the first aircraft purpose-built as a water bomber, produced from 1969 to 1990.
Canadair CL-215 Scooper Transport profile drawing
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 71.5 m² ◉
Wingspan 18.2 m â—‰
Height 4.1 m â—‰
Length 12.4 m â—‰
Maximum speed 258 km/h â—‰
Operational range 845 km â—‰
Service ceiling 4,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,440 kg â—‰
Empty weight 3,300 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 750 kW 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 An-2 Colt or CL-215 Scooper?
The CL-215 Scooper is faster with a maximum speed of 291 km/h compared to the An-2 Colt's 258 km/h, a difference of 33 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-2 Colt or CL-215 Scooper?
The CL-215 Scooper has a longer range at 2,094 km compared to the An-2 Colt's 845 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-2 Colt or CL-215 Scooper?
The An-2 Colt has a higher service ceiling at 4,500 meters (14,763 ft) compared to the CL-215 Scooper's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-2 Colt or CL-215 Scooper?
The CL-215 Scooper has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 19,731 kg compared to the An-2 Colt's 5,440 kg.
Which is larger, the An-2 Colt or CL-215 Scooper?
The CL-215 Scooper is longer at 19.8 meters compared to the An-2 Colt's 12.4 meters.
Which entered service first, the An-2 Colt or CL-215 Scooper?
The An-2 Colt entered service first in 1947, 22 years before the CL-215 Scooper which entered service in 1969.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-2 Colt or CL-215 Scooper?
The An-2 Colt has been produced in greater numbers with 18,000 units compared to 125 units of the CL-215 Scooper.