208 Caravan vs CL-215 Scooper
The 208 Caravan and the CL-215 Scooper are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Cessna and Canadair respectively. Top speed is 344 km/h for the 208 Caravan vs 291 km/h for the CL-215 Scooper. The 208 Caravan has an operational range of 1,980 km vs 2,094 km for the CL-215 Scooper. At 19,731 kg MTOW, the CL-215 Scooper is 5.0x the 208 Caravan's 3,970 kg. The 208 Caravan has been produced in 3,000 units vs 125 for the CL-215 Scooper. The CL-215 Scooper first flew 15 years before the 208 Caravan (1967 vs 1982).
| American utility aircraft, primarily deployed for passenger and cargo transportation, known for its operational history since the 1980s. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Cessna |
| First flight | 9 December 1982 |
| Year introduced | 1984 |
| Number produced | 3000 units |
| Average unit price | $2.1 million |
| Canadian amphibious flying boat, the first aircraft purpose-built as a water bomber, produced from 1969 to 1990. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇦 Canada |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Canadair |
| First flight | 23 October 1967 |
| Year introduced | 1969 |
| Number produced | 125 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
| Wing area | 26.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 15.9 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.3 m ◉ |
| Length | 12.7 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 344 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,980 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 7,600 m |
| Max. takeoff weight | 3,970 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 2,073 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 505 kW ◉ |
| Wing area | 100.3 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 28.6 m ◉ |
| Height | 8.9 m ◉ |
| Length | 19.8 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 291 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 2,094 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | -- m |
| Max. takeoff weight | 19,731 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 12,160 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 783 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the 208 Caravan or CL-215 Scooper?
The 208 Caravan is faster with a maximum speed of 344 km/h compared to the CL-215 Scooper's 291 km/h, a difference of 53 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 208 Caravan or CL-215 Scooper?
The CL-215 Scooper has a longer range at 2,094 km compared to the 208 Caravan's 1,980 km.
Which can fly higher, the 208 Caravan or CL-215 Scooper?
The 208 Caravan has a higher service ceiling at 7,600 meters (24,934 ft) compared to the CL-215 Scooper's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the 208 Caravan or CL-215 Scooper?
The CL-215 Scooper has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 19,731 kg compared to the 208 Caravan's 3,970 kg.
Which is larger, the 208 Caravan or CL-215 Scooper?
The CL-215 Scooper is longer at 19.8 meters compared to the 208 Caravan's 12.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the 208 Caravan or CL-215 Scooper?
The CL-215 Scooper entered service first in 1969, 15 years before the 208 Caravan which entered service in 1984.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 208 Caravan or CL-215 Scooper?
The 208 Caravan has been produced in greater numbers with 3,000 units compared to 125 units of the CL-215 Scooper.