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421 Golden Eagle vs CN-235

Cessna 421 Golden Eagle military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 421 Golden Eagle
CASA CN-235 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇪🇸🇮🇩 CN-235
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Specifications
421 Golden Eagle CN-235
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇪🇸 Spain🇮🇩 Indonesia
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Cessna CASA
First flight 14 October 1965 11 November 1983
Year introduced 1968 1988
Number produced 1916 units 354 units
Average unit price $500K $25 million
Wing area 20.0 m² 59.1 m²
Wingspan 12.5 m 25.8 m
Height 3.5 m 8.2 m
Length 11.1 m 21.4 m
Maximum speed 474 km/h 450 km/h
Operational range 2,754 km 4,355 km
Service ceiling 9,205 m 9,144 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,379 kg 16,500 kg
Empty weight 2,042 kg 8,800 kg
Total thrust 2 x 140 kW 2 x 653 kW
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Overview

The 421 Golden Eagle and the CN-235 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Cessna and CASA respectively.

Top speed is 474 km/h for the 421 Golden Eagle vs 450 km/h for the CN-235. The 421 Golden Eagle has an operational range of 2,754 km vs 4,355 km for the CN-235. The 421 Golden Eagle operates at altitudes up to 9,205 m compared to 9,144 m for the CN-235. At 16,500 kg MTOW, the CN-235 is 4.9x the 421 Golden Eagle's 3,379 kg.

The 421 Golden Eagle has been produced in 1,916 units vs 354 for the CN-235. Unit cost is $0.5M for the 421 Golden Eagle vs $25M for the CN-235. The 421 Golden Eagle first flew 18 years before the CN-235 (1965 vs 1983).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the 421 Golden Eagle or CN-235?
The 421 Golden Eagle is faster with a maximum speed of 474 km/h compared to the CN-235's 450 km/h, a difference of 24 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 421 Golden Eagle or CN-235?
The CN-235 has a longer range at 4,355 km compared to the 421 Golden Eagle's 2,754 km.
Which can fly higher, the 421 Golden Eagle or CN-235?
The 421 Golden Eagle has a higher service ceiling at 9,205 meters (30,200 ft) compared to the CN-235's 9,144 meters (30,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the 421 Golden Eagle or CN-235?
The CN-235 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 16,500 kg compared to the 421 Golden Eagle's 3,379 kg.
Which is larger, the 421 Golden Eagle or CN-235?
The CN-235 is longer at 21.4 meters compared to the 421 Golden Eagle's 11.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the 421 Golden Eagle or CN-235?
The CN-235 is more expensive at approximately $25 million per unit compared to the 421 Golden Eagle at $0.5 million.
Which entered service first, the 421 Golden Eagle or CN-235?
The 421 Golden Eagle entered service first in 1968, 20 years before the CN-235 which entered service in 1988.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 421 Golden Eagle or CN-235?
The 421 Golden Eagle has been produced in greater numbers with 1,916 units compared to 354 units of the CN-235.