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208 Caravan vs CL-215 Scooper

208 Caravan vs CL-215 Scooper at a glance — top speed 344 vs 291 km/h, range 1,980 vs 2,094 km, max takeoff weight 3,970 vs 19,731 kg, built 3,000 vs 125 units.

Cessna 208 Caravan military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 208 Caravan
Canadair CL-215 Scooper military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇦 CL-215 Scooper
Specifications
208 Caravan CL-215 Scooper
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇦 Canada
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Cessna Canadair
First flight 9 December 1982 23 October 1967
Year introduced 1984 1969
Number produced 3000 units 125 units
Average unit price $2.1 million --
Wing area 26.0 m² 100.3 m²
Wingspan 15.9 m 28.6 m
Height 4.3 m 8.9 m
Length 12.7 m 19.8 m
Maximum speed 344 km/h 291 km/h
Operational range 1,980 km 2,094 km
Service ceiling 7,600 m -- m
Max. takeoff weight 3,970 kg 19,731 kg
Empty weight 2,073 kg 12,160 kg
Total thrust 1 x 505 kW 2 x 1,566 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.