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An-72/74 Coaler vs 421 Golden Eagle

Antonov An-72/74 Coaler military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 An-72/74 Coaler
Cessna 421 Golden Eagle military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 421 Golden Eagle
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Specifications
An-72/74 Coaler 421 Golden Eagle
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Antonov Cessna
First flight 22 December 1977 14 October 1965
Year introduced 1985 1968
Number produced 195 units 1916 units
Average unit price $25 million $500K
Wing area 98.6 m² 20.0 m²
Wingspan 31.9 m 12.5 m
Height 8.7 m 3.5 m
Length 28.1 m 11.1 m
Maximum speed 700 km/h 474 km/h
Operational range 4,800 km 2,754 km
Service ceiling 11,600 m 9,205 m
Max. takeoff weight 34,800 kg 3,379 kg
Empty weight 19,000 kg 2,042 kg
Total thrust 2 x 6,516 kgf 2 x 280 kW
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Overview

The An-72/74 Coaler and the 421 Golden Eagle are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Antonov and Cessna respectively.

Top speed is 700 km/h for the An-72/74 Coaler vs 474 km/h for the 421 Golden Eagle. The An-72/74 Coaler has an operational range of 4,800 km vs 2,754 km for the 421 Golden Eagle. The An-72/74 Coaler operates at altitudes up to 11,600 m compared to 9,205 m for the 421 Golden Eagle. At 34,800 kg MTOW, the An-72/74 Coaler is 10:1 the 421 Golden Eagle's 3,379 kg.

The An-72/74 Coaler has been produced in 195 units vs 1,916 for the 421 Golden Eagle. Unit cost is $25M for the An-72/74 Coaler vs $0.5M for the 421 Golden Eagle. The 421 Golden Eagle first flew 12 years before the An-72/74 Coaler (1965 vs 1977).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the An-72/74 Coaler or 421 Golden Eagle?
The An-72/74 Coaler is faster with a maximum speed of 700 km/h compared to the 421 Golden Eagle's 474 km/h, a difference of 226 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-72/74 Coaler or 421 Golden Eagle?
The An-72/74 Coaler has a longer range at 4,800 km compared to the 421 Golden Eagle's 2,754 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-72/74 Coaler or 421 Golden Eagle?
The An-72/74 Coaler has a higher service ceiling at 11,600 meters (38,057 ft) compared to the 421 Golden Eagle's 9,205 meters (30,200 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-72/74 Coaler or 421 Golden Eagle?
The An-72/74 Coaler has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 34,800 kg compared to the 421 Golden Eagle's 3,379 kg.
Which is larger, the An-72/74 Coaler or 421 Golden Eagle?
The An-72/74 Coaler is longer at 28.1 meters compared to the 421 Golden Eagle's 11.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the An-72/74 Coaler or 421 Golden Eagle?
The An-72/74 Coaler is more expensive at approximately $25 million per unit compared to the 421 Golden Eagle at $0.5 million.
Which entered service first, the An-72/74 Coaler or 421 Golden Eagle?
The 421 Golden Eagle entered service first in 1968, 17 years before the An-72/74 Coaler which entered service in 1985.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-72/74 Coaler or 421 Golden Eagle?
The 421 Golden Eagle has been produced in greater numbers with 1,916 units compared to 195 units of the An-72/74 Coaler.