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421 Golden Eagle vs Do 228

Cessna 421 Golden Eagle military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 421 Golden Eagle
Dornier Do 228 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇩🇪 Do 228
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Specifications
421 Golden Eagle Do 228
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇩🇪 Germany
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Cessna Dornier
First flight 14 October 1965 28 March 1981
Year introduced 1968 1982
Number produced 1916 units 370 units
Average unit price $500K $8 million
Wing area 20.0 m² 32.0 m²
Wingspan 12.5 m 17.0 m
Height 3.5 m 4.9 m
Length 11.1 m 16.6 m
Maximum speed 474 km/h 470 km/h
Operational range 2,754 km 396 km
Service ceiling 9,205 m 8,534 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,379 kg 6,400 kg
Empty weight 2,042 kg 3,739 kg
Total thrust 2 x 140 kW 2 x 289 kW
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Overview

The 421 Golden Eagle and the Do 228 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Cessna and Dornier respectively.

Top speed is 474 km/h for the 421 Golden Eagle vs 470 km/h for the Do 228. The 421 Golden Eagle has an operational range of 2,754 km vs 396 km for the Do 228. The 421 Golden Eagle operates at altitudes up to 9,205 m compared to 8,534 m for the Do 228.

The 421 Golden Eagle has been produced in 1,916 units vs 370 for the Do 228. Unit cost is $0.5M for the 421 Golden Eagle vs $8M for the Do 228. The 421 Golden Eagle first flew 16 years before the Do 228 (1965 vs 1981).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the 421 Golden Eagle or Do 228?
The 421 Golden Eagle is faster with a maximum speed of 474 km/h compared to the Do 228's 470 km/h, a difference of 4 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 421 Golden Eagle or Do 228?
The 421 Golden Eagle has a longer range at 2,754 km compared to the Do 228's 396 km.
Which can fly higher, the 421 Golden Eagle or Do 228?
The 421 Golden Eagle has a higher service ceiling at 9,205 meters (30,200 ft) compared to the Do 228's 8,534 meters (27,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the 421 Golden Eagle or Do 228?
The Do 228 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,400 kg compared to the 421 Golden Eagle's 3,379 kg.
Which is larger, the 421 Golden Eagle or Do 228?
The Do 228 is longer at 16.6 meters compared to the 421 Golden Eagle's 11.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the 421 Golden Eagle or Do 228?
The Do 228 is more expensive at approximately $8.0 million per unit compared to the 421 Golden Eagle at $0.5 million.
Which entered service first, the 421 Golden Eagle or Do 228?
The 421 Golden Eagle entered service first in 1968, 14 years before the Do 228 which entered service in 1982.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 421 Golden Eagle or Do 228?
The 421 Golden Eagle has been produced in greater numbers with 1,916 units compared to 370 units of the Do 228.