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ATR-42 vs 421 Golden Eagle

ATR-42 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷🇮🇹 ATR-42
Cessna 421 Golden Eagle military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 421 Golden Eagle
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Specifications
ATR-42 421 Golden Eagle
Origin country 🇫🇷 France🇮🇹 Italy 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer ATR Cessna
First flight 16 August 1984 14 October 1965
Year introduced 1985 1968
Number produced 497 units 1916 units
Average unit price $20 million $500K
Wing area 54.5 m² 20.0 m²
Wingspan 24.6 m 12.5 m
Height 7.6 m 3.5 m
Length 22.7 m 11.1 m
Maximum speed 556 km/h 474 km/h
Operational range 1,326 km 2,754 km
Service ceiling 7,620 m 9,205 m
Max. takeoff weight 18,600 kg 3,379 kg
Empty weight 11,250 kg 2,042 kg
Total thrust 2 x 895 kW 2 x 140 kW
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Overview

The ATR-42 and the 421 Golden Eagle are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by ATR and Cessna respectively.

Top speed is 556 km/h for the ATR-42 vs 474 km/h for the 421 Golden Eagle. The ATR-42 has an operational range of 1,326 km vs 2,754 km for the 421 Golden Eagle. The 421 Golden Eagle operates at altitudes up to 9,205 m compared to 7,620 m for the ATR-42. At 18,600 kg MTOW, the ATR-42 is 5.5x the 421 Golden Eagle's 3,379 kg.

The ATR-42 has been produced in 497 units vs 1,916 for the 421 Golden Eagle. Unit cost is $20M for the ATR-42 vs $0.5M for the 421 Golden Eagle. The 421 Golden Eagle first flew 19 years before the ATR-42 (1965 vs 1984).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the ATR-42 or 421 Golden Eagle?
The ATR-42 is faster with a maximum speed of 556 km/h compared to the 421 Golden Eagle's 474 km/h, a difference of 82 km/h.
Which has longer range, the ATR-42 or 421 Golden Eagle?
The 421 Golden Eagle has a longer range at 2,754 km compared to the ATR-42's 1,326 km.
Which can fly higher, the ATR-42 or 421 Golden Eagle?
The 421 Golden Eagle has a higher service ceiling at 9,205 meters (30,200 ft) compared to the ATR-42's 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the ATR-42 or 421 Golden Eagle?
The ATR-42 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 18,600 kg compared to the 421 Golden Eagle's 3,379 kg.
Which is larger, the ATR-42 or 421 Golden Eagle?
The ATR-42 is longer at 22.7 meters compared to the 421 Golden Eagle's 11.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the ATR-42 or 421 Golden Eagle?
The ATR-42 is more expensive at approximately $20 million per unit compared to the 421 Golden Eagle at $0.5 million.
Which entered service first, the ATR-42 or 421 Golden Eagle?
The 421 Golden Eagle entered service first in 1968, 17 years before the ATR-42 which entered service in 1985.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the ATR-42 or 421 Golden Eagle?
The 421 Golden Eagle has been produced in greater numbers with 1,916 units compared to 497 units of the ATR-42.