CL-215 Scooper vs M-18 Dromader
Overview
The CL-215 Scooper and the M-18 Dromader are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Canadair and PZL-Mielec respectively.
Top speed is 291 km/h for the CL-215 Scooper vs 200 km/h for the M-18 Dromader. The CL-215 Scooper has an operational range of 2,094 km vs 970 km for the M-18 Dromader. At 19,731 kg MTOW, the CL-215 Scooper is 4.7x the M-18 Dromader's 4,200 kg.
The CL-215 Scooper has been produced in 125 units vs 759 for the M-18 Dromader. The CL-215 Scooper first flew 9 years before the M-18 Dromader (1967 vs 1976).
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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 | -- |
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| Origin country | 🇵🇱 Poland |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | PZL-Mielec |
| First flight | 27 August 1976 |
| Year introduced | 1978 |
| Number produced | 759 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
| 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 | 40.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 17.7 m â—‰ |
| Height | 3.7 m â—‰ |
| Length | 9.5 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 200 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 970 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 6,500 m |
| Max. takeoff weight | 4,200 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 2,710 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 731 kW â—‰ |
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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.