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C-130 Hercules vs CL-215 Scooper

Lockheed C-130 Hercules military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 C-130 Hercules
Canadair CL-215 Scooper military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇦 CL-215 Scooper
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Specifications
C-130 Hercules CL-215 Scooper
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇦 Canada
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Lockheed Canadair
First flight 23 August 1954 23 October 1967
Year introduced 1956 1969
Number produced 2500 units 125 units
Average unit price $68 million --
Wing area 162.0 m² 100.3 m²
Wingspan 40.4 m 28.6 m
Height 11.7 m 8.9 m
Length 29.8 m 19.8 m
Maximum speed 593 km/h 291 km/h
Operational range 3,800 km 2,094 km
Service ceiling 10,058 m -- m
Max. takeoff weight 70,307 kg 19,731 kg
Empty weight 35,800 kg 12,160 kg
Total thrust 4 x 3,661 kW 2 x 1,566 kW
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Overview

The C-130 Hercules and the CL-215 Scooper are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Lockheed and Canadair respectively.

The C-130 Hercules reaches 593 km/h — 2.0:1 the CL-215 Scooper's 291 km/h. The C-130 Hercules has an operational range of 3,800 km vs 2,094 km for the CL-215 Scooper. At 70,307 kg MTOW, the C-130 Hercules is 3.6:1 the CL-215 Scooper's 19,731 kg.

The C-130 Hercules has been produced in 2,500 units vs 125 for the CL-215 Scooper. The C-130 Hercules first flew 13 years before the CL-215 Scooper (1954 vs 1967).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the C-130 Hercules or CL-215 Scooper?
The C-130 Hercules is faster with a maximum speed of 593 km/h compared to the CL-215 Scooper's 291 km/h, a difference of 302 km/h.
Which has longer range, the C-130 Hercules or CL-215 Scooper?
The C-130 Hercules has a longer range at 3,800 km compared to the CL-215 Scooper's 2,094 km.
Which can fly higher, the C-130 Hercules or CL-215 Scooper?
The C-130 Hercules has a higher service ceiling at 10,058 meters (32,998 ft) compared to the CL-215 Scooper's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the C-130 Hercules or CL-215 Scooper?
The C-130 Hercules has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 70,307 kg compared to the CL-215 Scooper's 19,731 kg.
Which is larger, the C-130 Hercules or CL-215 Scooper?
The C-130 Hercules is longer at 29.8 meters compared to the CL-215 Scooper's 19.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the C-130 Hercules or CL-215 Scooper?
The C-130 Hercules entered service first in 1956, 13 years before the CL-215 Scooper which entered service in 1969.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the C-130 Hercules or CL-215 Scooper?
The C-130 Hercules has been produced in greater numbers with 2,500 units compared to 125 units of the CL-215 Scooper.