CL-215 Scooper vs PA-34 Seneca
The CL-215 Scooper and the PA-34 Seneca are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Canadair and Piper respectively. Top speed is 291 km/h for the CL-215 Scooper vs 378 km/h for the PA-34 Seneca. The CL-215 Scooper has an operational range of 2,094 km vs 1,611 km for the PA-34 Seneca. At 19,731 kg MTOW, the CL-215 Scooper is 9.2x the PA-34 Seneca's 2,155 kg. The CL-215 Scooper has been produced in 125 units vs 5,037 for the PA-34 Seneca.
| Canadian amphibious flying boat, the first aircraft purpose-built as a water bomber, produced from 1969 to 1990. | |
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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 | -- |
| American twin-engined light aircraft, renowned for its versatility, extensively used for flight training and personal use since the 1970s. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Piper |
| First flight | 25 April 1967 |
| Year introduced | 1971 |
| Number produced | 5037 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 | 19.4 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 11.9 m ◉ |
| Height | 3.0 m ◉ |
| Length | 8.7 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 378 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,611 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 7,620 m |
| Max. takeoff weight | 2,155 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 1,457 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 82 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the CL-215 Scooper or PA-34 Seneca?
The PA-34 Seneca is faster with a maximum speed of 378 km/h compared to the CL-215 Scooper's 291 km/h, a difference of 87 km/h.
Which has longer range, the CL-215 Scooper or PA-34 Seneca?
The CL-215 Scooper has a longer range at 2,094 km compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 1,611 km.
Which can fly higher, the CL-215 Scooper or PA-34 Seneca?
The PA-34 Seneca has a higher service ceiling at 7,620 meters (25,000 ft) compared to the CL-215 Scooper's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the CL-215 Scooper or PA-34 Seneca?
The CL-215 Scooper has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 19,731 kg compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 2,155 kg.
Which is larger, the CL-215 Scooper or PA-34 Seneca?
The CL-215 Scooper is longer at 19.8 meters compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 8.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the CL-215 Scooper or PA-34 Seneca?
The CL-215 Scooper entered service first in 1969, 2 years before the PA-34 Seneca which entered service in 1971.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the CL-215 Scooper or PA-34 Seneca?
The PA-34 Seneca has been produced in greater numbers with 5,037 units compared to 125 units of the CL-215 Scooper.