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).
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| 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 |
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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 | 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.