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421 Golden Eagle vs Commander 500

Cessna 421 Golden Eagle military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 421 Golden Eagle
Commander 500 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Commander 500
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Specifications
421 Golden Eagle Commander 500
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Cessna Aero Commander
First flight 14 October 1965 23 April 1948
Year introduced 1968 1952
Number produced 1916 units 2902 units
Average unit price $500K $260K
Wing area 20.0 m² 24.0 m²
Wingspan 12.5 m 15.0 m
Height 3.5 m 4.4 m
Length 11.1 m 11.2 m
Maximum speed 474 km/h 346 km/h
Operational range 2,754 km 1,735 km
Service ceiling 9,205 m 5,913 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,379 kg 3,062 kg
Empty weight 2,042 kg 2,102 kg
Total thrust 2 x 140 kW 2 x 108 kW
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Overview

The 421 Golden Eagle and the Commander 500 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Cessna and Aero Commander respectively.

Top speed is 474 km/h for the 421 Golden Eagle vs 346 km/h for the Commander 500. The 421 Golden Eagle has an operational range of 2,754 km vs 1,735 km for the Commander 500. The 421 Golden Eagle operates at altitudes up to 9,205 m compared to 5,913 m for the Commander 500.

The 421 Golden Eagle has been produced in 1,916 units vs 2,902 for the Commander 500. Unit cost is $0.5M for the 421 Golden Eagle vs $0.26M for the Commander 500. The Commander 500 first flew 17 years before the 421 Golden Eagle (1948 vs 1965).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the 421 Golden Eagle or Commander 500?
The 421 Golden Eagle is faster with a maximum speed of 474 km/h compared to the Commander 500's 346 km/h, a difference of 128 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 421 Golden Eagle or Commander 500?
The 421 Golden Eagle has a longer range at 2,754 km compared to the Commander 500's 1,735 km.
Which can fly higher, the 421 Golden Eagle or Commander 500?
The 421 Golden Eagle has a higher service ceiling at 9,205 meters (30,200 ft) compared to the Commander 500's 5,913 meters (19,399 ft).
Which is heavier, the 421 Golden Eagle or Commander 500?
The 421 Golden Eagle has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,379 kg compared to the Commander 500's 3,062 kg.
Which is larger, the 421 Golden Eagle or Commander 500?
The Commander 500 is longer at 11.2 meters compared to the 421 Golden Eagle's 11.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the 421 Golden Eagle or Commander 500?
The 421 Golden Eagle is more expensive at approximately $0.5 million per unit compared to the Commander 500 at $0.3 million.
Which entered service first, the 421 Golden Eagle or Commander 500?
The Commander 500 entered service first in 1952, 16 years before the 421 Golden Eagle which entered service in 1968.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 421 Golden Eagle or Commander 500?
The Commander 500 has been produced in greater numbers with 2,902 units compared to 1,916 units of the 421 Golden Eagle.