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Cessna 404 Titan vs 421 Golden Eagle

Cessna 404 Titan military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Cessna 404 Titan
Cessna 421 Golden Eagle military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 421 Golden Eagle
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Specifications
Cessna 404 Titan 421 Golden Eagle
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Cessna Cessna
First flight 26 February 1975 14 October 1965
Year introduced 1976 1968
Number produced 396 units 1916 units
Average unit price $350K $500K
Wing area 22.0 m² 20.0 m²
Wingspan 14.1 m 12.5 m
Height 4.1 m 3.5 m
Length 12.0 m 11.1 m
Maximum speed 430 km/h 474 km/h
Operational range 3,410 km 2,754 km
Service ceiling 7,925 m 9,205 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,810 kg 3,379 kg
Empty weight 2,193 kg 2,042 kg
Total thrust 2 x 280 kW 2 x 280 kW
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Overview

The Cessna 404 Titan and the 421 Golden Eagle are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Cessna and Cessna respectively.

Top speed is 430 km/h for the Cessna 404 Titan vs 474 km/h for the 421 Golden Eagle. The Cessna 404 Titan has an operational range of 3,410 km vs 2,754 km for the 421 Golden Eagle. The 421 Golden Eagle operates at altitudes up to 9,205 m compared to 7,925 m for the Cessna 404 Titan.

The Cessna 404 Titan has been produced in 396 units vs 1,916 for the 421 Golden Eagle. Unit cost is $0.35M for the Cessna 404 Titan vs $0.5M for the 421 Golden Eagle. The 421 Golden Eagle first flew 10 years before the Cessna 404 Titan (1965 vs 1975).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Cessna 404 Titan or 421 Golden Eagle?
The 421 Golden Eagle is faster with a maximum speed of 474 km/h compared to the Cessna 404 Titan's 430 km/h, a difference of 44 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Cessna 404 Titan or 421 Golden Eagle?
The Cessna 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 Cessna 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 Cessna 404 Titan's 7,925 meters (26,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Cessna 404 Titan or 421 Golden Eagle?
The Cessna 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 Cessna 404 Titan or 421 Golden Eagle?
The Cessna 404 Titan is longer at 12.0 meters compared to the 421 Golden Eagle's 11.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Cessna 404 Titan or 421 Golden Eagle?
The 421 Golden Eagle is more expensive at approximately $0.5 million per unit compared to the Cessna 404 Titan at $0.3 million.
Which entered service first, the Cessna 404 Titan or 421 Golden Eagle?
The 421 Golden Eagle entered service first in 1968, 8 years before the Cessna 404 Titan which entered service in 1976.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Cessna 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 Cessna 404 Titan.