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Cessna 402 vs 421 Golden Eagle

Cessna 402 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Cessna 402
Cessna 421 Golden Eagle military transport aircraft side profile drawing
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Specifications
Cessna 402 421 Golden Eagle
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Cessna Cessna
First flight 26 August 1965 14 October 1965
Year introduced 1967 1968
Number produced 2 units 1916 units
Average unit price $360K $500K
Wing area 21.0 m² 20.0 m²
Wingspan 13.5 m 12.5 m
Height 3.5 m 3.5 m
Length 11.1 m 11.1 m
Maximum speed 426 km/h 474 km/h
Operational range 2,358 km 2,754 km
Service ceiling 8,199 m 9,205 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,107 kg 3,379 kg
Empty weight 1,846 kg 2,042 kg
Total thrust 2 x 242 kW 2 x 280 kW
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Overview

The Cessna 402 and the 421 Golden Eagle are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Cessna and Cessna respectively.

Top speed is 426 km/h for the Cessna 402 vs 474 km/h for the 421 Golden Eagle. The Cessna 402 has an operational range of 2,358 km vs 2,754 km for the 421 Golden Eagle. The 421 Golden Eagle operates at altitudes up to 9,205 m compared to 8,199 m for the Cessna 402.

The Cessna 402 has been produced in 2 units vs 1,916 for the 421 Golden Eagle. Unit cost is $0.36M for the Cessna 402 vs $0.5M for the 421 Golden Eagle.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Cessna 402 or 421 Golden Eagle?
The 421 Golden Eagle is faster with a maximum speed of 474 km/h compared to the Cessna 402's 426 km/h, a difference of 48 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Cessna 402 or 421 Golden Eagle?
The 421 Golden Eagle has a longer range at 2,754 km compared to the Cessna 402's 2,358 km.
Which can fly higher, the Cessna 402 or 421 Golden Eagle?
The 421 Golden Eagle has a higher service ceiling at 9,205 meters (30,200 ft) compared to the Cessna 402's 8,199 meters (26,899 ft).
Which is heavier, the Cessna 402 or 421 Golden Eagle?
The 421 Golden Eagle has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,379 kg compared to the Cessna 402's 3,107 kg.
Which is larger, the Cessna 402 or 421 Golden Eagle?
The Cessna 402 is longer at 11.1 meters compared to the 421 Golden Eagle's 11.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Cessna 402 or 421 Golden Eagle?
The 421 Golden Eagle is more expensive at approximately $0.5 million per unit compared to the Cessna 402 at $0.4 million.
Which entered service first, the Cessna 402 or 421 Golden Eagle?
The Cessna 402 entered service first in 1967, 1 years before the 421 Golden Eagle which entered service in 1968.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Cessna 402 or 421 Golden Eagle?
The 421 Golden Eagle has been produced in greater numbers with 1,916 units compared to 2 units of the Cessna 402.