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C-295 Persuader vs CL-215 Scooper

C-295 Persuader vs CL-215 Scooper at a glance — top speed 576 vs 291 km/h, range 5,750 vs 2,094 km, max takeoff weight 23,200 vs 19,731 kg, built 209 vs 125 units.

Airbus C-295 Persuader military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇪🇸🇮🇩 C-295 Persuader
Canadair CL-215 Scooper military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇦 CL-215 Scooper
Specifications
C-295 Persuader CL-215 Scooper
Origin country 🇪🇸 Spain🇮🇩 Indonesia 🇨🇦 Canada
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Airbus Canadair
First flight 28 November 1997 23 October 1967
Year introduced 2001 1969
Number produced 209 units 125 units
Average unit price $78 million --
Wing area 59.0 m² 100.3 m²
Wingspan 25.8 m 28.6 m
Height 8.6 m 8.9 m
Length 24.5 m 19.8 m
Maximum speed 576 km/h 291 km/h
Operational range 5,750 km 2,094 km
Service ceiling 7,620 m -- m
Max. takeoff weight 23,200 kg 19,731 kg
Empty weight 9,250 kg 12,160 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,972 kW 2 x 1,566 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the C-295 Persuader or CL-215 Scooper?
The C-295 Persuader is faster with a maximum speed of 576 km/h compared to the CL-215 Scooper's 291 km/h, a difference of 285 km/h.
Which has longer range, the C-295 Persuader or CL-215 Scooper?
The C-295 Persuader has a longer range at 5,750 km compared to the CL-215 Scooper's 2,094 km.
Which can fly higher, the C-295 Persuader or CL-215 Scooper?
The C-295 Persuader has a higher service ceiling at 7,620 meters (25,000 ft) compared to the CL-215 Scooper's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the C-295 Persuader or CL-215 Scooper?
The C-295 Persuader has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 23,200 kg compared to the CL-215 Scooper's 19,731 kg.
Which is larger, the C-295 Persuader or CL-215 Scooper?
The C-295 Persuader is longer at 24.5 meters compared to the CL-215 Scooper's 19.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the C-295 Persuader or CL-215 Scooper?
The CL-215 Scooper entered service first in 1969, 32 years before the C-295 Persuader which entered service in 2001.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the C-295 Persuader or CL-215 Scooper?
The C-295 Persuader has been produced in greater numbers with 209 units compared to 125 units of the CL-215 Scooper.