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An-32 Cline vs 421 Golden Eagle

Antonov An-32 Cline military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇦 An-32 Cline
Cessna 421 Golden Eagle military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 421 Golden Eagle
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Specifications
An-32 Cline 421 Golden Eagle
Origin country 🇺🇦 Ukraine 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Antonov Cessna
First flight 9 July 1976 14 October 1965
Year introduced 1982 1968
Number produced 373 units 1916 units
Average unit price $15 million $500K
Wing area -- m² 20.0 m²
Wingspan 29.2 m 12.5 m
Height 8.8 m 3.5 m
Length 24.5 m 11.1 m
Maximum speed 530 km/h 474 km/h
Operational range 1,400 km 2,754 km
Service ceiling 9,000 m 9,205 m
Max. takeoff weight 28,500 kg 3,379 kg
Empty weight 16,800 kg 2,042 kg
Total thrust 2 x 3,812 kW 2 x 280 kW
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Overview

The An-32 Cline and the 421 Golden Eagle are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Antonov and Cessna respectively.

Top speed is 530 km/h for the An-32 Cline vs 474 km/h for the 421 Golden Eagle. The An-32 Cline has an operational range of 1,400 km vs 2,754 km for the 421 Golden Eagle. The 421 Golden Eagle operates at altitudes up to 9,205 m compared to 9,000 m for the An-32 Cline. At 28,500 kg MTOW, the An-32 Cline is 8.4:1 the 421 Golden Eagle's 3,379 kg.

The An-32 Cline has been produced in 373 units vs 1,916 for the 421 Golden Eagle. Unit cost is $15M for the An-32 Cline vs $0.5M for the 421 Golden Eagle. The 421 Golden Eagle first flew 11 years before the An-32 Cline (1965 vs 1976).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the An-32 Cline or 421 Golden Eagle?
The An-32 Cline is faster with a maximum speed of 530 km/h compared to the 421 Golden Eagle's 474 km/h, a difference of 56 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-32 Cline or 421 Golden Eagle?
The 421 Golden Eagle has a longer range at 2,754 km compared to the An-32 Cline's 1,400 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-32 Cline or 421 Golden Eagle?
The 421 Golden Eagle has a higher service ceiling at 9,205 meters (30,200 ft) compared to the An-32 Cline's 9,000 meters (29,527 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-32 Cline or 421 Golden Eagle?
The An-32 Cline has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 28,500 kg compared to the 421 Golden Eagle's 3,379 kg.
Which is larger, the An-32 Cline or 421 Golden Eagle?
The An-32 Cline is longer at 24.5 meters compared to the 421 Golden Eagle's 11.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the An-32 Cline or 421 Golden Eagle?
The An-32 Cline is more expensive at approximately $15 million per unit compared to the 421 Golden Eagle at $0.5 million.
Which entered service first, the An-32 Cline or 421 Golden Eagle?
The 421 Golden Eagle entered service first in 1968, 14 years before the An-32 Cline which entered service in 1982.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-32 Cline or 421 Golden Eagle?
The 421 Golden Eagle has been produced in greater numbers with 1,916 units compared to 373 units of the An-32 Cline.