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210 Centurion vs 421 Golden Eagle

Cessna 210 Centurion military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 210 Centurion
Cessna 421 Golden Eagle military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 421 Golden Eagle
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Specifications
210 Centurion 421 Golden Eagle
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Cessna Cessna
First flight 1 January 1957 14 October 1965
Year introduced 1957 1968
Number produced 9240 units 1916 units
Average unit price -- $500K
Wing area 16.3 m² 20.0 m²
Wingspan 11.2 m 12.5 m
Height 3.0 m 3.5 m
Length 8.6 m 11.1 m
Maximum speed 378 km/h 474 km/h
Operational range 1,667 km 2,754 km
Service ceiling 8,230 m 9,205 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,814 kg 3,379 kg
Empty weight 1,045 kg 2,042 kg
Total thrust 1 x 231 kW 2 x 140 kW
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Overview

The 210 Centurion and the 421 Golden Eagle are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Cessna and Cessna respectively.

Top speed is 378 km/h for the 210 Centurion vs 474 km/h for the 421 Golden Eagle. The 210 Centurion has an operational range of 1,667 km vs 2,754 km for the 421 Golden Eagle. The 421 Golden Eagle operates at altitudes up to 9,205 m compared to 8,230 m for the 210 Centurion.

The 210 Centurion has been produced in 9,240 units vs 1,916 for the 421 Golden Eagle. The 210 Centurion first flew 8 years before the 421 Golden Eagle (1957 vs 1965).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the 210 Centurion or 421 Golden Eagle?
The 421 Golden Eagle is faster with a maximum speed of 474 km/h compared to the 210 Centurion's 378 km/h, a difference of 96 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 210 Centurion or 421 Golden Eagle?
The 421 Golden Eagle has a longer range at 2,754 km compared to the 210 Centurion's 1,667 km.
Which can fly higher, the 210 Centurion or 421 Golden Eagle?
The 421 Golden Eagle has a higher service ceiling at 9,205 meters (30,200 ft) compared to the 210 Centurion's 8,230 meters (27,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the 210 Centurion or 421 Golden Eagle?
The 421 Golden Eagle has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,379 kg compared to the 210 Centurion's 1,814 kg.
Which is larger, the 210 Centurion or 421 Golden Eagle?
The 421 Golden Eagle is longer at 11.1 meters compared to the 210 Centurion's 8.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the 210 Centurion or 421 Golden Eagle?
The 210 Centurion entered service first in 1957, 11 years before the 421 Golden Eagle which entered service in 1968.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 210 Centurion or 421 Golden Eagle?
The 210 Centurion has been produced in greater numbers with 9,240 units compared to 1,916 units of the 421 Golden Eagle.