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CL-215 Scooper vs M-18 Dromader

CL-215 Scooper vs M-18 Dromader at a glance — top speed 291 vs 200 km/h, range 2,094 vs 970 km, max takeoff weight 19,731 vs 4,200 kg, built 125 vs 759 units.

Canadair CL-215 Scooper military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇦 CL-215 Scooper
PZL Mielec M-18 Dromader military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇵🇱 M-18 Dromader
Specifications
CL-215 Scooper M-18 Dromader
Origin country 🇨🇦 Canada 🇵🇱 Poland
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Canadair PZL Mielec
First flight 23 October 1967 27 August 1976
Year introduced 1969 1978
Number produced 125 units 759 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 100.3 m² 40.0 m²
Wingspan 28.6 m 17.7 m
Height 8.9 m 3.7 m
Length 19.8 m 9.5 m
Maximum speed 291 km/h 200 km/h
Operational range 2,094 km 970 km
Service ceiling -- m 6,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 19,731 kg 4,200 kg
Empty weight 12,160 kg 2,710 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,566 kW 1 x 731 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the CL-215 Scooper or M-18 Dromader?
The CL-215 Scooper is faster with a maximum speed of 291 km/h compared to the M-18 Dromader's 200 km/h, a difference of 91 km/h.
Which has longer range, the CL-215 Scooper or M-18 Dromader?
The CL-215 Scooper has a longer range at 2,094 km compared to the M-18 Dromader's 970 km.
Which can fly higher, the CL-215 Scooper or M-18 Dromader?
The M-18 Dromader has a higher service ceiling at 6,500 meters (21,325 ft) compared to the CL-215 Scooper's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the CL-215 Scooper or M-18 Dromader?
The CL-215 Scooper has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 19,731 kg compared to the M-18 Dromader's 4,200 kg.
Which is larger, the CL-215 Scooper or M-18 Dromader?
The CL-215 Scooper is longer at 19.8 meters compared to the M-18 Dromader's 9.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the CL-215 Scooper or M-18 Dromader?
The CL-215 Scooper entered service first in 1969, 9 years before the M-18 Dromader which entered service in 1978.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the CL-215 Scooper or M-18 Dromader?
The M-18 Dromader has been produced in greater numbers with 759 units compared to 125 units of the CL-215 Scooper.