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CL-215 Scooper vs ShinMaywa US-2

CL-215 Scooper vs ShinMaywa US-2 at a glance — top speed 291 vs 560 km/h, range 2,094 vs 4,700 km, max takeoff weight 19,731 vs 47,700 kg, built 125 vs 8 units.

Canadair CL-215 Scooper military transport aircraft side profile drawing
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ShinMaywa US-2 military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
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Specifications
CL-215 Scooper ShinMaywa US-2
Origin country 🇨🇦 Canada 🇯🇵 Japan
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Canadair ShinMaywa
First flight 23 October 1967 18 December 2003
Year introduced 1969 2007
Number produced 125 units 8 units
Average unit price -- $113 million
Wing area 100.3 m² 136.0 m²
Wingspan 28.6 m 33.2 m
Height 8.9 m 9.8 m
Length 19.8 m 33.5 m
Maximum speed 291 km/h 560 km/h
Operational range 2,094 km 4,700 km
Service ceiling -- m 7,195 m
Max. takeoff weight 19,731 kg 47,700 kg
Empty weight 12,160 kg 25,630 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,566 kW 4 x 3,424 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the CL-215 Scooper or ShinMaywa US-2?
The ShinMaywa US-2 is faster with a maximum speed of 560 km/h compared to the CL-215 Scooper's 291 km/h, a difference of 269 km/h.
Which has longer range, the CL-215 Scooper or ShinMaywa US-2?
The ShinMaywa US-2 has a longer range at 4,700 km compared to the CL-215 Scooper's 2,094 km.
Which is heavier, the CL-215 Scooper or ShinMaywa US-2?
The ShinMaywa US-2 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 47,700 kg compared to the CL-215 Scooper's 19,731 kg.
Which is larger, the CL-215 Scooper or ShinMaywa US-2?
The ShinMaywa US-2 is longer at 33.5 meters compared to the CL-215 Scooper's 19.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the CL-215 Scooper or ShinMaywa US-2?
The CL-215 Scooper entered service first in 1969, 38 years before the ShinMaywa US-2 which entered service in 2007.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the CL-215 Scooper or ShinMaywa US-2?
The CL-215 Scooper has been produced in greater numbers with 125 units compared to 8 units of the ShinMaywa US-2.