CL-415 Super Scooper vs PA-31 Navajo
Overview
The CL-415 Super Scooper and the PA-31 Navajo are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Viking Air and Piper respectively.
Top speed is 359 km/h for the CL-415 Super Scooper vs 420 km/h for the PA-31 Navajo. The CL-415 Super Scooper has an operational range of 2,427 km vs 1,875 km for the PA-31 Navajo. The PA-31 Navajo operates at altitudes up to 8,016 m compared to 4,481 m for the CL-415 Super Scooper. At 19,890 kg MTOW, the CL-415 Super Scooper is 6.7x the PA-31 Navajo's 2,948 kg.
The CL-415 Super Scooper has been produced in 95 units vs 3,942 for the PA-31 Navajo. The PA-31 Navajo first flew 29 years before the CL-415 Super Scooper (1964 vs 1993).
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| Origin country | 🇨🇦 Canada |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Viking Air |
| First flight | 6 December 1993 |
| Year introduced | 1994 |
| Number produced | 95 units |
| Average unit price | $37 million |
| American light, twin-engined aircraft, used extensively for air taxi, flight training, and personal use during the late 20th century. | |
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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 | 100.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 28.4 m ◉ |
| Height | 8.9 m ◉ |
| Length | 20.0 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 359 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 2,427 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 4,481 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 19,890 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 12,882 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 888 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-415 Super Scooper or PA-31 Navajo?
The PA-31 Navajo is faster with a maximum speed of 420 km/h compared to the CL-415 Super Scooper's 359 km/h, a difference of 61 km/h.
Which has longer range, the CL-415 Super Scooper or PA-31 Navajo?
The CL-415 Super Scooper has a longer range at 2,427 km compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 1,875 km.
Which can fly higher, the CL-415 Super 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-415 Super Scooper's 4,481 meters (14,701 ft).
Which is heavier, the CL-415 Super Scooper or PA-31 Navajo?
The CL-415 Super Scooper has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 19,890 kg compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 2,948 kg.
Which is larger, the CL-415 Super Scooper or PA-31 Navajo?
The CL-415 Super Scooper is longer at 20.0 meters compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 9.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the CL-415 Super Scooper or PA-31 Navajo?
The PA-31 Navajo entered service first in 1967, 27 years before the CL-415 Super Scooper which entered service in 1994.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the CL-415 Super Scooper or PA-31 Navajo?
The PA-31 Navajo has been produced in greater numbers with 3,942 units compared to 95 units of the CL-415 Super Scooper.