208 Caravan vs 421 Golden Eagle
The 208 Caravan and the 421 Golden Eagle are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Cessna and Cessna respectively. Top speed is 344 km/h for the 208 Caravan vs 474 km/h for the 421 Golden Eagle. The 208 Caravan has an operational range of 1,980 km vs 2,754 km for the 421 Golden Eagle. The 421 Golden Eagle operates at altitudes up to 9,205 m compared to 7,600 m for the 208 Caravan. The 208 Caravan has been produced in 3,000 units vs 1,916 for the 421 Golden Eagle. Unit cost is $2.1M for the 208 Caravan vs $0.5M for the 421 Golden Eagle. The 421 Golden Eagle first flew 17 years before the 208 Caravan (1965 vs 1982).
| American utility aircraft, primarily deployed for passenger and cargo transportation, known for its operational history since the 1980s. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Cessna |
| First flight | 9 December 1982 |
| Year introduced | 1984 |
| Number produced | 3000 units |
| Average unit price | $2.1 million |
| American light, business aircraft, produced from the 1960s to mid-1980s, predominantly used for domestic, private, and charter flights. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Cessna |
| First flight | 14 October 1965 |
| Year introduced | 1968 |
| Number produced | 1916 units |
| Average unit price | $500K |
| Wing area | 26.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 15.9 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.3 m ◉ |
| Length | 12.7 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 344 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,980 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 7,600 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 3,970 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 2,073 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 505 kW ◉ |
| Wing area | 20.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 12.5 m ◉ |
| Height | 3.5 m ◉ |
| Length | 11.1 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 474 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 2,754 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 9,205 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 3,379 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 2,042 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 140 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the 208 Caravan or 421 Golden Eagle?
The 421 Golden Eagle is faster with a maximum speed of 474 km/h compared to the 208 Caravan's 344 km/h, a difference of 130 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 208 Caravan or 421 Golden Eagle?
The 421 Golden Eagle has a longer range at 2,754 km compared to the 208 Caravan's 1,980 km.
Which can fly higher, the 208 Caravan or 421 Golden Eagle?
The 421 Golden Eagle has a higher service ceiling at 9,205 meters (30,200 ft) compared to the 208 Caravan's 7,600 meters (24,934 ft).
Which is heavier, the 208 Caravan or 421 Golden Eagle?
The 208 Caravan has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,970 kg compared to the 421 Golden Eagle's 3,379 kg.
Which is larger, the 208 Caravan or 421 Golden Eagle?
The 208 Caravan is longer at 12.7 meters compared to the 421 Golden Eagle's 11.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the 208 Caravan or 421 Golden Eagle?
The 208 Caravan is more expensive at approximately $2.1 million per unit compared to the 421 Golden Eagle at $0.5 million.
Which entered service first, the 208 Caravan or 421 Golden Eagle?
The 421 Golden Eagle entered service first in 1968, 16 years before the 208 Caravan which entered service in 1984.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 208 Caravan or 421 Golden Eagle?
The 208 Caravan has been produced in greater numbers with 3,000 units compared to 1,916 units of the 421 Golden Eagle.