Cessna 340 vs 421 Golden Eagle
Overview
The Cessna 340 and the 421 Golden Eagle are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Cessna and Cessna respectively.
Top speed is 452 km/h for the Cessna 340 vs 474 km/h for the 421 Golden Eagle. The Cessna 340 has an operational range of 2,602 km vs 2,754 km for the 421 Golden Eagle. The 421 Golden Eagle operates at altitudes up to 9,205 m compared to 9,100 m for the Cessna 340.
The Cessna 340 has been produced in 1,351 units vs 1,916 for the 421 Golden Eagle. Unit cost is $0.14M for the Cessna 340 vs $0.5M for the 421 Golden Eagle. The 421 Golden Eagle first flew 5 years before the Cessna 340 (1965 vs 1970).
| American twin-piston engine aircraft, widely deployed in general aviation during the 1970s and 1980s. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Cessna |
| First flight | 1 January 1970 |
| Year introduced | 1972 |
| Number produced | 1351 units |
| Average unit price | $140K |
| 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 | 17.1 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 11.6 m ◉ |
| Height | 3.8 m ◉ |
| Length | 10.5 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 452 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 2,602 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 9,100 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 2,717 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 1,779 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 115 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 Cessna 340 or 421 Golden Eagle?
The 421 Golden Eagle is faster with a maximum speed of 474 km/h compared to the Cessna 340's 452 km/h, a difference of 22 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Cessna 340 or 421 Golden Eagle?
The 421 Golden Eagle has a longer range at 2,754 km compared to the Cessna 340's 2,602 km.
Which can fly higher, the Cessna 340 or 421 Golden Eagle?
The 421 Golden Eagle has a higher service ceiling at 9,205 meters (30,200 ft) compared to the Cessna 340's 9,100 meters (29,855 ft).
Which is heavier, the Cessna 340 or 421 Golden Eagle?
The 421 Golden Eagle has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,379 kg compared to the Cessna 340's 2,717 kg.
Which is larger, the Cessna 340 or 421 Golden Eagle?
The 421 Golden Eagle is longer at 11.1 meters compared to the Cessna 340's 10.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Cessna 340 or 421 Golden Eagle?
The 421 Golden Eagle is more expensive at approximately $0.5 million per unit compared to the Cessna 340 at $0.1 million.
Which entered service first, the Cessna 340 or 421 Golden Eagle?
The 421 Golden Eagle entered service first in 1968, 4 years before the Cessna 340 which entered service in 1972.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Cessna 340 or 421 Golden Eagle?
The 421 Golden Eagle has been produced in greater numbers with 1,916 units compared to 1,351 units of the Cessna 340.