CL-215 Scooper vs DHC-6 Twin Otter
| 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 |
| Canadian utility aircraft, vital in civil and military operations worldwide since the 1960s, famous for its STOL capabilities. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇦 Canada |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | De Havilland Canada |
| First flight | 20 May 1965 |
| Year introduced | 1966 |
| Number produced | 985 units |
| Average unit price | $7 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 1,566 kW â—‰ |
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| Wing area | 39.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 20.0 m â—‰ |
| Height | 6.0 m â—‰ |
| Length | 15.8 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 315 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,480 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 7,620 m |
| Max. takeoff weight | 5,670 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 3,175 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 410 kW â—‰ |
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Performance Radar Chart
Photo of DHC-6 Twin Otter by De Havilland.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the CL-215 Scooper or DHC-6 Twin Otter?
The DHC-6 Twin Otter is faster with a maximum speed of 315 km/h compared to the CL-215 Scooper's 291 km/h, a difference of 24 km/h.
Which has longer range, the CL-215 Scooper or DHC-6 Twin Otter?
The CL-215 Scooper has a longer range at 2,094 km compared to the DHC-6 Twin Otter's 1,480 km.
Which can fly higher, the CL-215 Scooper or DHC-6 Twin Otter?
The DHC-6 Twin Otter 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 CL-215 Scooper or DHC-6 Twin Otter?
The CL-215 Scooper has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 19,731 kg compared to the DHC-6 Twin Otter's 5,670 kg.
Which is larger, the CL-215 Scooper or DHC-6 Twin Otter?
The CL-215 Scooper is longer at 19.8 meters compared to the DHC-6 Twin Otter's 15.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the CL-215 Scooper or DHC-6 Twin Otter?
The DHC-6 Twin Otter entered service first in 1966, 3 years before the CL-215 Scooper which entered service in 1969.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the CL-215 Scooper or DHC-6 Twin Otter?
The DHC-6 Twin Otter has been produced in greater numbers with 985 units compared to 125 units of the CL-215 Scooper.