CL-215 Scooper vs Y-12

The CL-215 Scooper and the Y-12 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Canadair and Harbin respectively. Top speed is 291 km/h for the CL-215 Scooper vs 328 km/h for the Y-12. The CL-215 Scooper has an operational range of 2,094 km vs 1,340 km for the Y-12. At 19,731 kg MTOW, the CL-215 Scooper is 3.7x the Y-12's 5,300 kg. The CL-215 Scooper has been produced in 125 units vs 71 for the Y-12. The CL-215 Scooper first flew 15 years before the Y-12 (1967 vs 1982).

Canadian amphibious flying boat, the first aircraft purpose-built as a water bomber, produced from 1969 to 1990.
Canadair CL-215 Scooper Transport profile drawing
Origin country 🇨🇦 Canada
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Canadair
First flight 23 October 1967
Year introduced 1969
Number produced 125 units
Average unit price --
Chinese twin-engine light utility aircraft, recognized from its 1980s development, frequently used for passenger and cargo transportation.
Harbin Y-12 Transport profile drawing
Origin country 🇨🇳 China
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Harbin
First flight 14 July 1982
Year introduced 1985
Number produced 71 units
Average unit price $5 million
Wing area 100.3 m² ◉
Wingspan 28.6 m â—‰
Height 8.9 m â—‰
Length 19.8 m â—‰
Maximum speed 291 km/h â—‰
Operational range 2,094 km â—‰
Service ceiling -- m
Max. takeoff weight 19,731 kg â—‰
Empty weight 12,160 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 783 kW â—‰
Wing area 34.3 m² ◉
Wingspan 17.2 m â—‰
Height 5.7 m â—‰
Length 18.9 m â—‰
Maximum speed 328 km/h â—‰
Operational range 1,340 km â—‰
Service ceiling 7,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,300 kg â—‰
Empty weight 2,840 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 205 kW â—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the CL-215 Scooper or Y-12?
The Y-12 is faster with a maximum speed of 328 km/h compared to the CL-215 Scooper's 291 km/h, a difference of 37 km/h.
Which has longer range, the CL-215 Scooper or Y-12?
The CL-215 Scooper has a longer range at 2,094 km compared to the Y-12's 1,340 km.
Which can fly higher, the CL-215 Scooper or Y-12?
The Y-12 has a higher service ceiling at 7,000 meters (22,965 ft) compared to the CL-215 Scooper's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the CL-215 Scooper or Y-12?
The CL-215 Scooper has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 19,731 kg compared to the Y-12's 5,300 kg.
Which is larger, the CL-215 Scooper or Y-12?
The CL-215 Scooper is longer at 19.8 meters compared to the Y-12's 18.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the CL-215 Scooper or Y-12?
The CL-215 Scooper entered service first in 1969, 16 years before the Y-12 which entered service in 1985.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the CL-215 Scooper or Y-12?
The CL-215 Scooper has been produced in greater numbers with 125 units compared to 71 units of the Y-12.