Be-200 vs CL-215 Scooper

Russian amphibious aircraft, deployed for aerial firefighting and search & rescue operations, developed in the late '90s.
Be-200 Transport photo
Origin country 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Beriev
First flight 24 September 1998
Year introduced 2003
Number produced 19 units
Average unit price $67 million
Canadian amphibious flying boat, the first aircraft purpose-built as a water bomber, produced from 1969 to 1990.
Origin country 🇨🇦 Canada
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Canadair
First flight 23 October 1967
Year introduced 1969
Number produced 125 units
Average unit price $-- million
Wing area 117.4 m² ◉
Wingspan 32.8 m â—‰
Height 8.9 m â—‰
Length 31.4 m â—‰
Maximum speed 700 km/h â—‰
Operational range 2,100 km â—‰
Service ceiling 8,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 41,000 kg â—‰
Empty weight 27,600 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 7,500 kgf â—‰
Beriev Be-200 Transport profile drawing
Wing area 100.3 m² ◉
Wingspan 28.6 m â—‰
Height 8.9 m â—‰
Length 19.8 m â—‰
Maximum speed 291 km/h â—‰
Operational range 2,094 km â—‰
Service ceiling -- m
Max. takeoff weight 19,731 kg â—‰
Empty weight 12,160 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 1,566 kW â—‰
Canadair CL-215 Scooper Transport profile drawing

Performance Radar Chart

Photo of Be-200 by Vitaly V. Kuzmin.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Be-200 or CL-215 Scooper?
The Be-200 is faster with a maximum speed of 700 km/h compared to the CL-215 Scooper's 291 km/h, a difference of 409 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Be-200 or CL-215 Scooper?
The Be-200 has a longer range at 2,100 km compared to the CL-215 Scooper's 2,094 km.
Which can fly higher, the Be-200 or CL-215 Scooper?
The Be-200 has a higher service ceiling at 8,000 meters (26,246 ft) compared to the CL-215 Scooper's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the Be-200 or CL-215 Scooper?
The Be-200 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 41,000 kg compared to the CL-215 Scooper's 19,731 kg.
Which is larger, the Be-200 or CL-215 Scooper?
The Be-200 is longer at 31.4 meters compared to the CL-215 Scooper's 19.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the Be-200 or CL-215 Scooper?
The CL-215 Scooper entered service first in 1969, 34 years before the Be-200 which entered service in 2003.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Be-200 or CL-215 Scooper?
The CL-215 Scooper has been produced in greater numbers with 125 units compared to 19 units of the Be-200.