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Boeing 737 vs CL-215 Scooper

Boeing 737 vs CL-215 Scooper at a glance — top speed 904 vs 291 km/h, range 4,800 vs 2,094 km, max takeoff weight 52,163 vs 19,731 kg, built 11,535 vs 125 units.

Boeing 737 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Boeing 737
Canadair CL-215 Scooper military transport aircraft side profile drawing
Specifications
Boeing 737 CL-215 Scooper
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇦 Canada
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Boeing Canadair
First flight 9 April 1967 23 October 1967
Year introduced 1968 1969
Number produced 11535 units 125 units
Average unit price $115 million --
Wing area 91.0 m² 100.3 m²
Wingspan 28.0 m 28.6 m
Height 11.0 m 8.9 m
Length 30.0 m 19.8 m
Maximum speed 904 km/h 291 km/h
Operational range 4,800 km 2,094 km
Service ceiling 11,278 m -- m
Max. takeoff weight 52,163 kg 19,731 kg
Empty weight 29,071 kg 12,160 kg
Total thrust 2 x 6,577 kgf 2 x 1,566 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Boeing 737 or CL-215 Scooper?
The Boeing 737 is faster with a maximum speed of 904 km/h compared to the CL-215 Scooper's 291 km/h, a difference of 613 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Boeing 737 or CL-215 Scooper?
The Boeing 737 has a longer range at 4,800 km compared to the CL-215 Scooper's 2,094 km.
Which can fly higher, the Boeing 737 or CL-215 Scooper?
The Boeing 737 has a higher service ceiling at 11,278 meters (37,001 ft) compared to the CL-215 Scooper's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the Boeing 737 or CL-215 Scooper?
The Boeing 737 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 52,163 kg compared to the CL-215 Scooper's 19,731 kg.
Which is larger, the Boeing 737 or CL-215 Scooper?
The Boeing 737 is longer at 30.0 meters compared to the CL-215 Scooper's 19.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the Boeing 737 or CL-215 Scooper?
The Boeing 737 entered service first in 1968, 1 years before the CL-215 Scooper which entered service in 1969.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Boeing 737 or CL-215 Scooper?
The Boeing 737 has been produced in greater numbers with 11,535 units compared to 125 units of the CL-215 Scooper.