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CL-215 Scooper vs DHC-6 Twin Otter

CL-215 Scooper vs DHC-6 Twin Otter at a glance — top speed 291 vs 315 km/h, range 2,094 vs 1,480 km, max takeoff weight 19,731 vs 5,670 kg, built 125 vs 985 units.

Canadair CL-215 Scooper military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇦 CL-215 Scooper
De Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇦 DHC-6 Twin Otter
Specifications
CL-215 Scooper DHC-6 Twin Otter
Origin country 🇨🇦 Canada 🇨🇦 Canada
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Canadair De Havilland Canada
First flight 23 October 1967 20 May 1965
Year introduced 1969 1966
Number produced 125 units 985 units
Average unit price -- $7 million
Wing area 100.3 m² 39.0 m²
Wingspan 28.6 m 20.0 m
Height 8.9 m 6.0 m
Length 19.8 m 15.8 m
Maximum speed 291 km/h 315 km/h
Operational range 2,094 km 1,480 km
Service ceiling -- m 7,620 m
Max. takeoff weight 19,731 kg 5,670 kg
Empty weight 12,160 kg 3,175 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,566 kW 2 x 410 kW
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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.