A321 vs 421 Golden Eagle
The A321 and the 421 Golden Eagle are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Airbus and Cessna respectively. Top speed is 871 km/h for the A321 vs 474 km/h for the 421 Golden Eagle. The A321 has an operational range of 5,930 km vs 2,754 km for the 421 Golden Eagle. The A321 operates at altitudes up to 12,000 m compared to 9,205 m for the 421 Golden Eagle. At 78,000 kg MTOW, the A321 is 23:1 the 421 Golden Eagle's 3,379 kg. The A321 has been produced in 2,917 units vs 1,916 for the 421 Golden Eagle. Unit cost is $120M for the A321 vs $0.5M for the 421 Golden Eagle. The 421 Golden Eagle first flew 22 years before the A321 (1965 vs 1987).
| European narrow-body commercial passenger jet, recognized for global use since 1990s, employed extensively by major airlines. | |
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| Origin country | 🇪🇺 Europe |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Airbus |
| First flight | 27 February 1987 |
| Year introduced | 1994 |
| Number produced | 2917 units |
| Average unit price | $120 million |
| American light, business aircraft, produced from the 1960s to mid-1980s, predominantly used for domestic, private, and charter flights. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Cessna |
| First flight | 14 October 1965 |
| Year introduced | 1968 |
| Number produced | 1916 units |
| Average unit price | $500K |
| Wing area | 122.6 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 34.1 m ◉ |
| Height | 11.8 m ◉ |
| Length | 37.6 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 871 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 5,930 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 12,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 78,000 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 42,600 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 5,670 kgf ◉ |
| Wing area | 20.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 12.5 m ◉ |
| Height | 3.5 m ◉ |
| Length | 11.1 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 474 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 2,754 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 9,205 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 3,379 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 2,042 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 140 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the A321 or 421 Golden Eagle?
The A321 is faster with a maximum speed of 871 km/h compared to the 421 Golden Eagle's 474 km/h, a difference of 397 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A321 or 421 Golden Eagle?
The A321 has a longer range at 5,930 km compared to the 421 Golden Eagle's 2,754 km.
Which can fly higher, the A321 or 421 Golden Eagle?
The A321 has a higher service ceiling at 12,000 meters (39,370 ft) compared to the 421 Golden Eagle's 9,205 meters (30,200 ft).
Which is heavier, the A321 or 421 Golden Eagle?
The A321 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 78,000 kg compared to the 421 Golden Eagle's 3,379 kg.
Which is larger, the A321 or 421 Golden Eagle?
The A321 is longer at 37.6 meters compared to the 421 Golden Eagle's 11.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the A321 or 421 Golden Eagle?
The A321 is more expensive at approximately $120 million per unit compared to the 421 Golden Eagle at $0.5 million.
Which entered service first, the A321 or 421 Golden Eagle?
The 421 Golden Eagle entered service first in 1968, 26 years before the A321 which entered service in 1994.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A321 or 421 Golden Eagle?
The A321 has been produced in greater numbers with 2,917 units compared to 1,916 units of the 421 Golden Eagle.