CL-215 Scooper vs DHC-5 Buffalo
Overview
The CL-215 Scooper and the DHC-5 Buffalo are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Canadair and De Havilland Canada respectively.
Top speed is 291 km/h for the CL-215 Scooper vs 467 km/h for the DHC-5 Buffalo. The CL-215 Scooper has an operational range of 2,094 km vs 1,100 km for the DHC-5 Buffalo.
The CL-215 Scooper has been produced in 125 units vs 122 for the DHC-5 Buffalo. The DHC-5 Buffalo first flew 3 years before the CL-215 Scooper (1964 vs 1967).
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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 | -- |
| Canadian tactical transport aircraft, primarily utilized during the 1960s, notably deployed for civilian and military air-drop operations. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇦 Canada |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | De Havilland Canada |
| First flight | 9 April 1964 |
| Year introduced | 1965 |
| Number produced | 122 units |
| Average unit price | $25 million |
| 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 783 kW â—‰ |
| Wing area | 88.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 29.0 m â—‰ |
| Height | 8.8 m â—‰ |
| Length | 24.0 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 467 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,100 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 9,449 m |
| Max. takeoff weight | 22,317 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 11,412 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 1,168 kW â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the CL-215 Scooper or DHC-5 Buffalo?
The DHC-5 Buffalo is faster with a maximum speed of 467 km/h compared to the CL-215 Scooper's 291 km/h, a difference of 176 km/h.
Which has longer range, the CL-215 Scooper or DHC-5 Buffalo?
The CL-215 Scooper has a longer range at 2,094 km compared to the DHC-5 Buffalo's 1,100 km.
Which can fly higher, the CL-215 Scooper or DHC-5 Buffalo?
The DHC-5 Buffalo has a higher service ceiling at 9,449 meters (31,000 ft) compared to the CL-215 Scooper's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the CL-215 Scooper or DHC-5 Buffalo?
The DHC-5 Buffalo has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 22,317 kg compared to the CL-215 Scooper's 19,731 kg.
Which is larger, the CL-215 Scooper or DHC-5 Buffalo?
The DHC-5 Buffalo is longer at 24.0 meters compared to the CL-215 Scooper's 19.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the CL-215 Scooper or DHC-5 Buffalo?
The DHC-5 Buffalo entered service first in 1965, 4 years before the CL-215 Scooper which entered service in 1969.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the CL-215 Scooper or DHC-5 Buffalo?
The CL-215 Scooper has been produced in greater numbers with 125 units compared to 122 units of the DHC-5 Buffalo.