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C-295 Persuader vs CL-415 Super Scooper

C-295 Persuader vs CL-415 Super Scooper at a glance — top speed 576 vs 359 km/h, range 5,750 vs 2,427 km, max takeoff weight 23,200 vs 19,890 kg, built 209 vs 95 units.

Airbus C-295 Persuader military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇪🇸🇮🇩 C-295 Persuader
Viking Air CL-415 Super Scooper military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇦 CL-415 Super Scooper
Specifications
C-295 Persuader CL-415 Super Scooper
Origin country 🇪🇸 Spain🇮🇩 Indonesia 🇨🇦 Canada
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Airbus Viking Air
First flight 28 November 1997 6 December 1993
Year introduced 2001 1994
Number produced 209 units 95 units
Average unit price $78 million $37 million
Wing area 59.0 m² 100.0 m²
Wingspan 25.8 m 28.4 m
Height 8.6 m 8.9 m
Length 24.5 m 20.0 m
Maximum speed 576 km/h 359 km/h
Operational range 5,750 km 2,427 km
Service ceiling 7,620 m 4,481 m
Max. takeoff weight 23,200 kg 19,890 kg
Empty weight 9,250 kg 12,882 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,972 kW 2 x 1,775 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the C-295 Persuader or CL-415 Super Scooper?
The C-295 Persuader is faster with a maximum speed of 576 km/h compared to the CL-415 Super Scooper's 359 km/h, a difference of 217 km/h.
Which has longer range, the C-295 Persuader or CL-415 Super Scooper?
The C-295 Persuader has a longer range at 5,750 km compared to the CL-415 Super Scooper's 2,427 km.
Which can fly higher, the C-295 Persuader or CL-415 Super Scooper?
The C-295 Persuader has a higher service ceiling at 7,620 meters (25,000 ft) compared to the CL-415 Super Scooper's 4,481 meters (14,701 ft).
Which is heavier, the C-295 Persuader or CL-415 Super Scooper?
The C-295 Persuader has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 23,200 kg compared to the CL-415 Super Scooper's 19,890 kg.
Which is larger, the C-295 Persuader or CL-415 Super Scooper?
The C-295 Persuader is longer at 24.5 meters compared to the CL-415 Super Scooper's 20.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the C-295 Persuader or CL-415 Super Scooper?
The C-295 Persuader is more expensive at approximately $78 million per unit compared to the CL-415 Super Scooper at $37 million.
Which entered service first, the C-295 Persuader or CL-415 Super Scooper?
The CL-415 Super Scooper entered service first in 1994, 7 years before the C-295 Persuader which entered service in 2001.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the C-295 Persuader or CL-415 Super Scooper?
The C-295 Persuader has been produced in greater numbers with 209 units compared to 95 units of the CL-415 Super Scooper.