C-295 Persuader vs CL-215 Scooper

Spanish tactical military transport aircraft, utilized globally in maritime patrol, surveillance, and humanitarian relief missions since the late 20th century.
C-295 Persuader Transport photo
Origin country 🇪🇸 Spain 🇮🇩 Indonesia
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Airbus
First flight 28 November 1997
Year introduced 2001
Number produced 209 units
Average unit price $78 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 59.0 m² ◉
Wingspan 25.8 m â—‰
Height 8.6 m â—‰
Length 24.5 m â—‰
Maximum speed 576 km/h â—‰
Operational range 5,750 km â—‰
Service ceiling 7,620 m
Max. takeoff weight 23,200 kg â—‰
Empty weight 9,250 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 1,972 kW â—‰
Airbus C-295 Persuader 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 C-295 Persuader by Airbus.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the C-295 Persuader or CL-215 Scooper?
The C-295 Persuader is faster with a maximum speed of 576 km/h compared to the CL-215 Scooper's 291 km/h, a difference of 285 km/h.
Which has longer range, the C-295 Persuader or CL-215 Scooper?
The C-295 Persuader has a longer range at 5,750 km compared to the CL-215 Scooper's 2,094 km.
Which can fly higher, the C-295 Persuader or CL-215 Scooper?
The C-295 Persuader has a higher service ceiling at 7,620 meters (25,000 ft) compared to the CL-215 Scooper's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the C-295 Persuader or CL-215 Scooper?
The C-295 Persuader has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 23,200 kg compared to the CL-215 Scooper's 19,731 kg.
Which is larger, the C-295 Persuader or CL-215 Scooper?
The C-295 Persuader is longer at 24.5 meters compared to the CL-215 Scooper's 19.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the C-295 Persuader or CL-215 Scooper?
The CL-215 Scooper entered service first in 1969, 32 years before the C-295 Persuader which entered service in 2001.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the C-295 Persuader or CL-215 Scooper?
The C-295 Persuader has been produced in greater numbers with 209 units compared to 125 units of the CL-215 Scooper.