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210 Centurion vs CL-215 Scooper

Cessna 210 Centurion military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 210 Centurion
Canadair CL-215 Scooper military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇦 CL-215 Scooper
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Specifications
210 Centurion CL-215 Scooper
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇦 Canada
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Cessna Canadair
First flight 1 January 1957 23 October 1967
Year introduced 1957 1969
Number produced 9240 units 125 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 16.3 m² 100.3 m²
Wingspan 11.2 m 28.6 m
Height 3.0 m 8.9 m
Length 8.6 m 19.8 m
Maximum speed 378 km/h 291 km/h
Operational range 1,667 km 2,094 km
Service ceiling 8,230 m -- m
Max. takeoff weight 1,814 kg 19,731 kg
Empty weight 1,045 kg 12,160 kg
Total thrust 1 x 231 kW 2 x 1,566 kW
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Overview

The 210 Centurion and the CL-215 Scooper are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Cessna and Canadair respectively.

Top speed is 378 km/h for the 210 Centurion vs 291 km/h for the CL-215 Scooper. The 210 Centurion has an operational range of 1,667 km vs 2,094 km for the CL-215 Scooper. At 19,731 kg MTOW, the CL-215 Scooper is 11:1 the 210 Centurion's 1,814 kg.

The 210 Centurion has been produced in 9,240 units vs 125 for the CL-215 Scooper. The 210 Centurion first flew 10 years before the CL-215 Scooper (1957 vs 1967).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the 210 Centurion or CL-215 Scooper?
The 210 Centurion is faster with a maximum speed of 378 km/h compared to the CL-215 Scooper's 291 km/h, a difference of 87 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 210 Centurion or CL-215 Scooper?
The CL-215 Scooper has a longer range at 2,094 km compared to the 210 Centurion's 1,667 km.
Which can fly higher, the 210 Centurion or CL-215 Scooper?
The 210 Centurion has a higher service ceiling at 8,230 meters (27,001 ft) compared to the CL-215 Scooper's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the 210 Centurion or CL-215 Scooper?
The CL-215 Scooper has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 19,731 kg compared to the 210 Centurion's 1,814 kg.
Which is larger, the 210 Centurion or CL-215 Scooper?
The CL-215 Scooper is longer at 19.8 meters compared to the 210 Centurion's 8.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the 210 Centurion or CL-215 Scooper?
The 210 Centurion entered service first in 1957, 12 years before the CL-215 Scooper which entered service in 1969.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 210 Centurion or CL-215 Scooper?
The 210 Centurion has been produced in greater numbers with 9,240 units compared to 125 units of the CL-215 Scooper.