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).
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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 | -- |
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| 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.