Cessna 402 vs 421 Golden Eagle
| American light commercial aircraft, notable for its use in air taxi services, particularly in the Bahamas, post-1960s era. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Cessna |
| First flight | 26 August 1965 |
| Year introduced | 1967 |
| Number produced | 2 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 | 21.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 13.5 m â—‰ |
| Height | 3.5 m â—‰ |
| Length | 11.1 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 426 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 2,358 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 8,199 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 3,107 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 1,846 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 242 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 Cessna 402 by Rijkswaterstaat.
Photo of 421 Golden Eagle by Smart-Jet.
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.