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Be-12 Tchaïka Mail vs CL-215 Scooper

Be-12 Tchaïka Mail vs CL-215 Scooper at a glance — top speed 530 vs 291 km/h, range 1,500 vs 2,094 km, max takeoff weight 36,000 vs 19,731 kg, built 150 vs 125 units.

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Specifications
Be-12 Tchaïka Mail CL-215 Scooper
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇨🇦 Canada
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Beriev Canadair
First flight 18 October 1960 23 October 1967
Year introduced 1960 1969
Number produced 150 units 125 units
Average unit price $10 million --
Wing area -- m² 100.3 m²
Wingspan 29.8 m 28.6 m
Height 9.1 m 8.9 m
Length 26.5 m 19.8 m
Maximum speed 530 km/h 291 km/h
Operational range 1,500 km 2,094 km
Service ceiling 8,000 m -- m
Max. takeoff weight 36,000 kg 19,731 kg
Empty weight 25,500 kg 12,160 kg
Total thrust 2 x 3,810 kW 2 x 1,566 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Be-12 Tchaïka Mail or CL-215 Scooper?
The Be-12 Tchaïka Mail is faster with a maximum speed of 530 km/h compared to the CL-215 Scooper's 291 km/h, a difference of 239 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Be-12 Tchaïka Mail or CL-215 Scooper?
The CL-215 Scooper has a longer range at 2,094 km compared to the Be-12 Tchaïka Mail's 1,500 km.
Which is heavier, the Be-12 Tchaïka Mail or CL-215 Scooper?
The Be-12 Tchaïka Mail has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 36,000 kg compared to the CL-215 Scooper's 19,731 kg.
Which is larger, the Be-12 Tchaïka Mail or CL-215 Scooper?
The Be-12 Tchaïka Mail is longer at 26.5 meters compared to the CL-215 Scooper's 19.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the Be-12 Tchaïka Mail or CL-215 Scooper?
The Be-12 Tchaïka Mail entered service first in 1960, 9 years before the CL-215 Scooper which entered service in 1969.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Be-12 Tchaïka Mail or CL-215 Scooper?
The Be-12 Tchaïka Mail has been produced in greater numbers with 150 units compared to 125 units of the CL-215 Scooper.