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Boeing 757 vs 421 Golden Eagle

Boeing 757 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Boeing 757
Cessna 421 Golden Eagle military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 421 Golden Eagle
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Specifications
Boeing 757 421 Golden Eagle
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Boeing Cessna
First flight 19 February 1982 14 October 1965
Year introduced 1983 1968
Number produced 1050 units 1916 units
Average unit price $85 million $500K
Wing area 181.3 m² 20.0 m²
Wingspan 38.0 m 12.5 m
Height 11.0 m 3.5 m
Length 47.3 m 11.1 m
Maximum speed 853 km/h 474 km/h
Operational range 7,250 km 2,754 km
Service ceiling 12,802 m 9,205 m
Max. takeoff weight 115,666 kg 3,379 kg
Empty weight 58,900 kg 2,042 kg
Total thrust 2 x 18,915 kgf 2 x 280 kW
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Overview

The Boeing 757 and the 421 Golden Eagle are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Boeing and Cessna respectively.

Top speed is 853 km/h for the Boeing 757 vs 474 km/h for the 421 Golden Eagle. The Boeing 757 has an operational range of 7,250 km vs 2,754 km for the 421 Golden Eagle. The Boeing 757 operates at altitudes up to 12,802 m compared to 9,205 m for the 421 Golden Eagle. At 115,666 kg MTOW, the Boeing 757 is 34:1 the 421 Golden Eagle's 3,379 kg.

The Boeing 757 has been produced in 1,050 units vs 1,916 for the 421 Golden Eagle. Unit cost is $85M for the Boeing 757 vs $0.5M for the 421 Golden Eagle. The 421 Golden Eagle first flew 17 years before the Boeing 757 (1965 vs 1982).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Boeing 757 or 421 Golden Eagle?
The Boeing 757 is faster with a maximum speed of 853 km/h compared to the 421 Golden Eagle's 474 km/h, a difference of 379 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Boeing 757 or 421 Golden Eagle?
The Boeing 757 has a longer range at 7,250 km compared to the 421 Golden Eagle's 2,754 km.
Which can fly higher, the Boeing 757 or 421 Golden Eagle?
The Boeing 757 has a higher service ceiling at 12,802 meters (42,001 ft) compared to the 421 Golden Eagle's 9,205 meters (30,200 ft).
Which is heavier, the Boeing 757 or 421 Golden Eagle?
The Boeing 757 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 115,666 kg compared to the 421 Golden Eagle's 3,379 kg.
Which is larger, the Boeing 757 or 421 Golden Eagle?
The Boeing 757 is longer at 47.3 meters compared to the 421 Golden Eagle's 11.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Boeing 757 or 421 Golden Eagle?
The Boeing 757 is more expensive at approximately $85 million per unit compared to the 421 Golden Eagle at $0.5 million.
Which entered service first, the Boeing 757 or 421 Golden Eagle?
The 421 Golden Eagle entered service first in 1968, 15 years before the Boeing 757 which entered service in 1983.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Boeing 757 or 421 Golden Eagle?
The 421 Golden Eagle has been produced in greater numbers with 1,916 units compared to 1,050 units of the Boeing 757.