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421 Golden Eagle vs CL-600 Challenger

Cessna 421 Golden Eagle military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 421 Golden Eagle
Bombardier CL-600 Challenger military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇦 CL-600 Challenger
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Specifications
421 Golden Eagle CL-600 Challenger
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇦 Canada
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Cessna Bombardier
First flight 14 October 1965 8 November 1978
Year introduced 1968 1980
Number produced 1916 units 1066 units
Average unit price $500K $14 million
Wing area 20.0 m² 48.3 m²
Wingspan 12.5 m 19.6 m
Height 3.5 m 6.3 m
Length 11.1 m 20.9 m
Maximum speed 474 km/h 882 km/h
Operational range 2,754 km 7,400 km
Service ceiling 9,205 m 12,497 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,379 kg 19,550 kg
Empty weight 2,042 kg 9,292 kg
Total thrust 2 x 140 kW 2 x 2,073 kgf
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Overview

The 421 Golden Eagle and the CL-600 Challenger are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Cessna and Bombardier respectively.

Top speed is 474 km/h for the 421 Golden Eagle vs 882 km/h for the CL-600 Challenger. The 421 Golden Eagle has an operational range of 2,754 km vs 7,400 km for the CL-600 Challenger. The CL-600 Challenger operates at altitudes up to 12,497 m compared to 9,205 m for the 421 Golden Eagle. At 19,550 kg MTOW, the CL-600 Challenger is 5.8x the 421 Golden Eagle's 3,379 kg.

The 421 Golden Eagle has been produced in 1,916 units vs 1,066 for the CL-600 Challenger. Unit cost is $0.5M for the 421 Golden Eagle vs $14M for the CL-600 Challenger. The 421 Golden Eagle first flew 13 years before the CL-600 Challenger (1965 vs 1978).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the 421 Golden Eagle or CL-600 Challenger?
The CL-600 Challenger is faster with a maximum speed of 882 km/h compared to the 421 Golden Eagle's 474 km/h, a difference of 408 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 421 Golden Eagle or CL-600 Challenger?
The CL-600 Challenger has a longer range at 7,400 km compared to the 421 Golden Eagle's 2,754 km.
Which can fly higher, the 421 Golden Eagle or CL-600 Challenger?
The CL-600 Challenger has a higher service ceiling at 12,497 meters (41,000 ft) compared to the 421 Golden Eagle's 9,205 meters (30,200 ft).
Which is heavier, the 421 Golden Eagle or CL-600 Challenger?
The CL-600 Challenger has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 19,550 kg compared to the 421 Golden Eagle's 3,379 kg.
Which is larger, the 421 Golden Eagle or CL-600 Challenger?
The CL-600 Challenger is longer at 20.9 meters compared to the 421 Golden Eagle's 11.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the 421 Golden Eagle or CL-600 Challenger?
The CL-600 Challenger is more expensive at approximately $14 million per unit compared to the 421 Golden Eagle at $0.5 million.
Which entered service first, the 421 Golden Eagle or CL-600 Challenger?
The 421 Golden Eagle entered service first in 1968, 12 years before the CL-600 Challenger which entered service in 1980.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 421 Golden Eagle or CL-600 Challenger?
The 421 Golden Eagle has been produced in greater numbers with 1,916 units compared to 1,066 units of the CL-600 Challenger.