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CL-215 Scooper vs PA-34 Seneca

CL-215 Scooper vs PA-34 Seneca at a glance — top speed 291 vs 378 km/h, range 2,094 vs 1,611 km, max takeoff weight 19,731 vs 2,155 kg, built 125 vs 5,037 units.

Canadair CL-215 Scooper military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇦 CL-215 Scooper
Piper PA-34 Seneca military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 PA-34 Seneca
Specifications
CL-215 Scooper PA-34 Seneca
Origin country 🇨🇦 Canada 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Canadair Piper
First flight 23 October 1967 25 April 1967
Year introduced 1969 1971
Number produced 125 units 5037 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 100.3 m² 19.4 m²
Wingspan 28.6 m 11.9 m
Height 8.9 m 3.0 m
Length 19.8 m 8.7 m
Maximum speed 291 km/h 378 km/h
Operational range 2,094 km 1,611 km
Service ceiling -- m 7,620 m
Max. takeoff weight 19,731 kg 2,155 kg
Empty weight 12,160 kg 1,457 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,566 kW 2 x 164 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.