CL-215 Scooper vs PA-31 Navajo
The CL-215 Scooper and the PA-31 Navajo are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Canadair and Piper respectively. Top speed is 291 km/h for the CL-215 Scooper vs 420 km/h for the PA-31 Navajo. The CL-215 Scooper has an operational range of 2,094 km vs 1,875 km for the PA-31 Navajo. At 19,731 kg MTOW, the CL-215 Scooper is 6.7x the PA-31 Navajo's 2,948 kg. The CL-215 Scooper has been produced in 125 units vs 3,942 for the PA-31 Navajo. The PA-31 Navajo first flew 3 years before the CL-215 Scooper (1964 vs 1967).
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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 | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Piper |
| First flight | 30 September 1964 |
| Year introduced | 1967 |
| Number produced | 3942 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
| Wing area | 100.3 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 28.6 m ◉ |
| Height | 8.9 m ◉ |
| Length | 19.8 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 291 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 2,094 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | -- m |
| Max. takeoff weight | 19,731 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 12,160 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 783 kW ◉ |
| Wing area | 21.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 12.4 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.0 m ◉ |
| Length | 9.9 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 420 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,875 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 8,016 m |
| Max. takeoff weight | 2,948 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 1,783 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 116 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the CL-215 Scooper or PA-31 Navajo?
The PA-31 Navajo is faster with a maximum speed of 420 km/h compared to the CL-215 Scooper's 291 km/h, a difference of 129 km/h.
Which has longer range, the CL-215 Scooper or PA-31 Navajo?
The CL-215 Scooper has a longer range at 2,094 km compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 1,875 km.
Which can fly higher, the CL-215 Scooper or PA-31 Navajo?
The PA-31 Navajo has a higher service ceiling at 8,016 meters (26,299 ft) compared to the CL-215 Scooper's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the CL-215 Scooper or PA-31 Navajo?
The CL-215 Scooper has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 19,731 kg compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 2,948 kg.
Which is larger, the CL-215 Scooper or PA-31 Navajo?
The CL-215 Scooper is longer at 19.8 meters compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 9.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the CL-215 Scooper or PA-31 Navajo?
The PA-31 Navajo entered service first in 1967, 2 years before the CL-215 Scooper which entered service in 1969.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the CL-215 Scooper or PA-31 Navajo?
The PA-31 Navajo has been produced in greater numbers with 3,942 units compared to 125 units of the CL-215 Scooper.