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Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner vs 421 Golden Eagle

Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner
Cessna 421 Golden Eagle military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 421 Golden Eagle
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Specifications
Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner 421 Golden Eagle
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Beechcraft Cessna
First flight 3 September 1982 14 October 1965
Year introduced 1984 1968
Number produced 695 units 1916 units
Average unit price $5 million $500K
Wing area -- m² 20.0 m²
Wingspan 17.6 m 12.5 m
Height 4.7 m 3.5 m
Length 17.6 m 11.1 m
Maximum speed 530 km/h 474 km/h
Operational range 2,778 km 2,754 km
Service ceiling 7,620 m 9,205 m
Max. takeoff weight 7,765 kg 3,379 kg
Empty weight 4,733 kg 2,042 kg
Total thrust 2 x 478 kW 2 x 140 kW
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Overview

The Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner and the 421 Golden Eagle are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Beechcraft and Cessna respectively.

Top speed is 530 km/h for the Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner vs 474 km/h for the 421 Golden Eagle. The Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner has an operational range of 2,778 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 Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner. At 7,765 kg MTOW, the Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner is 2.3x the 421 Golden Eagle's 3,379 kg.

The Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner has been produced in 695 units vs 1,916 for the 421 Golden Eagle. Unit cost is $5M for the Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner vs $0.5M for the 421 Golden Eagle. The 421 Golden Eagle first flew 17 years before the Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner (1965 vs 1982).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner or 421 Golden Eagle?
The Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner 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 Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner or 421 Golden Eagle?
The Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner has a longer range at 2,778 km compared to the 421 Golden Eagle's 2,754 km.
Which can fly higher, the Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner or 421 Golden Eagle?
The 421 Golden Eagle has a higher service ceiling at 9,205 meters (30,200 ft) compared to the Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner's 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner or 421 Golden Eagle?
The Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 7,765 kg compared to the 421 Golden Eagle's 3,379 kg.
Which is larger, the Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner or 421 Golden Eagle?
The Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner is longer at 17.6 meters compared to the 421 Golden Eagle's 11.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner or 421 Golden Eagle?
The Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner is more expensive at approximately $5.0 million per unit compared to the 421 Golden Eagle at $0.5 million.
Which entered service first, the Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner or 421 Golden Eagle?
The 421 Golden Eagle entered service first in 1968, 16 years before the Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner which entered service in 1984.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner or 421 Golden Eagle?
The 421 Golden Eagle has been produced in greater numbers with 1,916 units compared to 695 units of the Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner.