CL-415 Super Scooper vs PA-34 Seneca

Overview

The CL-415 Super Scooper and the PA-34 Seneca 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 378 km/h for the PA-34 Seneca. The CL-415 Super Scooper has an operational range of 2,427 km vs 1,611 km for the PA-34 Seneca. The PA-34 Seneca operates at altitudes up to 7,620 m compared to 4,481 m for the CL-415 Super Scooper. At 19,890 kg MTOW, the CL-415 Super Scooper is 9.2x the PA-34 Seneca's 2,155 kg.

The CL-415 Super Scooper has been produced in 95 units vs 5,037 for the PA-34 Seneca. The PA-34 Seneca first flew 26 years before the CL-415 Super Scooper (1967 vs 1993).

Canadian amphibious aircraft, significant in firefighting operations globally, developed in the late 20th century.
Viking Air CL-415 Super Scooper Transport profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ 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 twin-engined light aircraft, renowned for its versatility, extensively used for flight training and personal use since the 1970s.
Piper PA-34 Seneca Transport profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ 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 100.0 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 28.4 m β—‰
Height 8.9 m β—‰
Length 20.0 m β—‰
Maximum speed 359 km/h β—‰
Operational range 2,427 km β—‰
Service ceiling 4,481 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 19,890 kg β—‰
Empty weight 12,882 kg β—‰
Total thrust 2 x 888 kW β—‰
Wing area 19.4 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 11.9 m β—‰
Height 3.0 m β—‰
Length 8.7 m β—‰
Maximum speed 378 km/h β—‰
Operational range 1,611 km β—‰
Service ceiling 7,620 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 2,155 kg β—‰
Empty weight 1,457 kg β—‰
Total thrust 2 x 82 kW β—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the CL-415 Super Scooper or PA-34 Seneca?
The PA-34 Seneca is faster with a maximum speed of 378 km/h compared to the CL-415 Super Scooper's 359 km/h, a difference of 19 km/h.
Which has longer range, the CL-415 Super Scooper or PA-34 Seneca?
The CL-415 Super Scooper has a longer range at 2,427 km compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 1,611 km.
Which can fly higher, the CL-415 Super 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-415 Super Scooper's 4,481 meters (14,701 ft).
Which is heavier, the CL-415 Super Scooper or PA-34 Seneca?
The CL-415 Super Scooper has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 19,890 kg compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 2,155 kg.
Which is larger, the CL-415 Super Scooper or PA-34 Seneca?
The CL-415 Super Scooper is longer at 20.0 meters compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 8.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the CL-415 Super Scooper or PA-34 Seneca?
The PA-34 Seneca entered service first in 1971, 23 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-34 Seneca?
The PA-34 Seneca has been produced in greater numbers with 5,037 units compared to 95 units of the CL-415 Super Scooper.