737 vs 421 Golden Eagle

The 737 and the 421 Golden Eagle are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Boeing and Cessna respectively. Top speed is 904 km/h for the 737 vs 474 km/h for the 421 Golden Eagle. The 737 has an operational range of 4,800 km vs 2,754 km for the 421 Golden Eagle. The 737 operates at altitudes up to 11,278 m compared to 9,205 m for the 421 Golden Eagle. At 52,163 kg MTOW, the 737 is 15:1 the 421 Golden Eagle's 3,379 kg. The 737 has been produced in 11,535 units vs 1,916 for the 421 Golden Eagle. Unit cost is $115M for the 737 vs $0.5M for the 421 Golden Eagle. The 421 Golden Eagle first flew 2 years before the 737 (1965 vs 1967).

737

American twin-engine narrow-body jet airliner, popularly deployed for commercial aviation since the late 1960s.
Boeing 737 Transport profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Boeing
First flight 9 April 1967
Year introduced 1968
Number produced 11535 units
Average unit price $115 million
American light, business aircraft, produced from the 1960s to mid-1980s, predominantly used for domestic, private, and charter flights.
Cessna 421 Golden Eagle Transport profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Cessna
First flight 14 October 1965
Year introduced 1968
Number produced 1916 units
Average unit price $500K

737

Wing area 91.0 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 28.0 m β—‰
Height 11.0 m β—‰
Length 30.0 m β—‰
Maximum speed 904 km/h β—‰
Operational range 4,800 km β—‰
Service ceiling 11,278 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 52,163 kg β—‰
Empty weight 29,071 kg β—‰
Total thrust 2 x 3,289 kgf β—‰
Wing area 20.0 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 12.5 m β—‰
Height 3.5 m β—‰
Length 11.1 m β—‰
Maximum speed 474 km/h β—‰
Operational range 2,754 km β—‰
Service ceiling 9,205 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 3,379 kg β—‰
Empty weight 2,042 kg β—‰
Total thrust 2 x 140 kW β—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the 737 or 421 Golden Eagle?
The 737 is faster with a maximum speed of 904 km/h compared to the 421 Golden Eagle's 474 km/h, a difference of 430 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 737 or 421 Golden Eagle?
The 737 has a longer range at 4,800 km compared to the 421 Golden Eagle's 2,754 km.
Which can fly higher, the 737 or 421 Golden Eagle?
The 737 has a higher service ceiling at 11,278 meters (37,001 ft) compared to the 421 Golden Eagle's 9,205 meters (30,200 ft).
Which is heavier, the 737 or 421 Golden Eagle?
The 737 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 52,163 kg compared to the 421 Golden Eagle's 3,379 kg.
Which is larger, the 737 or 421 Golden Eagle?
The 737 is longer at 30.0 meters compared to the 421 Golden Eagle's 11.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the 737 or 421 Golden Eagle?
The 737 is more expensive at approximately $115 million per unit compared to the 421 Golden Eagle at $0.5 million.
Which entered service first, the 737 or 421 Golden Eagle?
The 421 Golden Eagle entered service first in 1968, 0 years before the 737 which entered service in 1968.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 737 or 421 Golden Eagle?
The 737 has been produced in greater numbers with 11,535 units compared to 1,916 units of the 421 Golden Eagle.