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CL-215 Scooper vs PA-31 Navajo

CL-215 Scooper vs PA-31 Navajo at a glance — top speed 291 vs 420 km/h, range 2,094 vs 1,875 km, max takeoff weight 19,731 vs 2,948 kg, built 125 vs 3,942 units.

Canadair CL-215 Scooper military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇦 CL-215 Scooper
Piper PA-31 Navajo military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 PA-31 Navajo
Specifications
CL-215 Scooper PA-31 Navajo
Origin country 🇨🇦 Canada 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Canadair Piper
First flight 23 October 1967 30 September 1964
Year introduced 1969 1967
Number produced 125 units 3942 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 100.3 m² 21.0 m²
Wingspan 28.6 m 12.4 m
Height 8.9 m 4.0 m
Length 19.8 m 9.9 m
Maximum speed 291 km/h 420 km/h
Operational range 2,094 km 1,875 km
Service ceiling -- m 8,016 m
Max. takeoff weight 19,731 kg 2,948 kg
Empty weight 12,160 kg 1,783 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,566 kW 2 x 231 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.