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Boeing 767 vs 421 Golden Eagle

Boeing 767 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Boeing 767
Cessna 421 Golden Eagle military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 421 Golden Eagle
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Specifications
Boeing 767 421 Golden Eagle
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Boeing Cessna
First flight 26 September 1981 14 October 1965
Year introduced 1982 1968
Number produced 1288 units 1916 units
Average unit price $160 million $500K
Wing area 283.0 m² 20.0 m²
Wingspan 47.6 m 12.5 m
Height 16.0 m 3.5 m
Length 48.5 m 11.1 m
Maximum speed 912 km/h 474 km/h
Operational range 7,200 km 2,754 km
Service ceiling 13,137 m 9,205 m
Max. takeoff weight 136,078 kg 3,379 kg
Empty weight 80,286 kg 2,042 kg
Total thrust 2 x 10,886 kgf 2 x 140 kW
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Overview

The Boeing 767 and the 421 Golden Eagle are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Boeing and Cessna respectively.

Top speed is 912 km/h for the Boeing 767 vs 474 km/h for the 421 Golden Eagle. The Boeing 767 has an operational range of 7,200 km vs 2,754 km for the 421 Golden Eagle. The Boeing 767 operates at altitudes up to 13,137 m compared to 9,205 m for the 421 Golden Eagle. At 136,078 kg MTOW, the Boeing 767 is 40:1 the 421 Golden Eagle's 3,379 kg.

The Boeing 767 has been produced in 1,288 units vs 1,916 for the 421 Golden Eagle. Unit cost is $160M for the Boeing 767 vs $0.5M for the 421 Golden Eagle. The 421 Golden Eagle first flew 16 years before the Boeing 767 (1965 vs 1981).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Boeing 767 or 421 Golden Eagle?
The Boeing 767 is faster with a maximum speed of 912 km/h compared to the 421 Golden Eagle's 474 km/h, a difference of 438 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Boeing 767 or 421 Golden Eagle?
The Boeing 767 has a longer range at 7,200 km compared to the 421 Golden Eagle's 2,754 km.
Which can fly higher, the Boeing 767 or 421 Golden Eagle?
The Boeing 767 has a higher service ceiling at 13,137 meters (43,100 ft) compared to the 421 Golden Eagle's 9,205 meters (30,200 ft).
Which is heavier, the Boeing 767 or 421 Golden Eagle?
The Boeing 767 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 136,078 kg compared to the 421 Golden Eagle's 3,379 kg.
Which is larger, the Boeing 767 or 421 Golden Eagle?
The Boeing 767 is longer at 48.5 meters compared to the 421 Golden Eagle's 11.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Boeing 767 or 421 Golden Eagle?
The Boeing 767 is more expensive at approximately $160 million per unit compared to the 421 Golden Eagle at $0.5 million.
Which entered service first, the Boeing 767 or 421 Golden Eagle?
The 421 Golden Eagle entered service first in 1968, 14 years before the Boeing 767 which entered service in 1982.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Boeing 767 or 421 Golden Eagle?
The 421 Golden Eagle has been produced in greater numbers with 1,916 units compared to 1,288 units of the Boeing 767.