404 Titan vs 421 Golden Eagle
| American light, twin-engined transport aircraft, prominent during the late 20th century, extensively used in passenger and cargo service. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Cessna |
| First flight | 26 February 1975 |
| Year introduced | 1976 |
| Number produced | 396 units |
| Average unit price | $0.4 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 | $0.5 million |
| Wing area | 22.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 14.1 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.1 m â—‰ |
| Length | 12.0 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 430 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 3,410 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 7,925 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 3,810 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 2,193 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 280 kW â—‰ |
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| Wing area | 20.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 12.5 m â—‰ |
| Height | 3.5 m â—‰ |
| Length | 11.1 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 474 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 2,754 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 9,205 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 3,379 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 2,042 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 280 kW â—‰ |
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Performance Radar Chart
Photo of 404 Titan by Ronnie Robertson.
Photo of 421 Golden Eagle by Smart-Jet.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the 404 Titan or 421 Golden Eagle?
The 421 Golden Eagle is faster with a maximum speed of 474 km/h compared to the 404 Titan's 430 km/h, a difference of 44 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 404 Titan or 421 Golden Eagle?
The 404 Titan has a longer range at 3,410 km compared to the 421 Golden Eagle's 2,754 km.
Which can fly higher, the 404 Titan or 421 Golden Eagle?
The 421 Golden Eagle has a higher service ceiling at 9,205 meters (30,200 ft) compared to the 404 Titan's 7,925 meters (26,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the 404 Titan or 421 Golden Eagle?
The 404 Titan has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,810 kg compared to the 421 Golden Eagle's 3,379 kg.
Which is larger, the 404 Titan or 421 Golden Eagle?
The 404 Titan is longer at 12.0 meters compared to the 421 Golden Eagle's 11.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the 404 Titan or 421 Golden Eagle?
The 421 Golden Eagle is more expensive at approximately $0.5 million per unit compared to the 404 Titan at $0.3 million.
Which entered service first, the 404 Titan or 421 Golden Eagle?
The 421 Golden Eagle entered service first in 1968, 8 years before the 404 Titan which entered service in 1976.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 404 Titan or 421 Golden Eagle?
The 421 Golden Eagle has been produced in greater numbers with 1,916 units compared to 396 units of the 404 Titan.