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421 Golden Eagle vs EMB 110

Cessna 421 Golden Eagle military transport aircraft side profile drawing
Embraer EMB 110 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
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Specifications
421 Golden Eagle EMB 110
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇧🇷 Brazil
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Cessna Embraer
First flight 14 October 1965 26 October 1968
Year introduced 1968 1973
Number produced 1916 units 503 units
Average unit price $500K $2 million
Wing area 20.0 m² 29.1 m²
Wingspan 12.5 m 15.3 m
Height 3.5 m 4.9 m
Length 11.1 m 15.1 m
Maximum speed 474 km/h 459 km/h
Operational range 2,754 km 1,964 km
Service ceiling 9,205 m 6,550 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,379 kg 5,900 kg
Empty weight 2,042 kg 3,590 kg
Total thrust 2 x 280 kW --
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Overview

The 421 Golden Eagle and the EMB 110 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Cessna and Embraer respectively.

Top speed is 474 km/h for the 421 Golden Eagle vs 459 km/h for the EMB 110. The 421 Golden Eagle has an operational range of 2,754 km vs 1,964 km for the EMB 110. The 421 Golden Eagle operates at altitudes up to 9,205 m compared to 6,550 m for the EMB 110.

The 421 Golden Eagle has been produced in 1,916 units vs 503 for the EMB 110. Unit cost is $0.5M for the 421 Golden Eagle vs $2M for the EMB 110. The 421 Golden Eagle first flew 3 years before the EMB 110 (1965 vs 1968).

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the 421 Golden Eagle or EMB 110?
The 421 Golden Eagle is faster with a maximum speed of 474 km/h compared to the EMB 110's 459 km/h, a difference of 15 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 421 Golden Eagle or EMB 110?
The 421 Golden Eagle has a longer range at 2,754 km compared to the EMB 110's 1,964 km.
Which can fly higher, the 421 Golden Eagle or EMB 110?
The 421 Golden Eagle has a higher service ceiling at 9,205 meters (30,200 ft) compared to the EMB 110's 6,550 meters (21,489 ft).
Which is heavier, the 421 Golden Eagle or EMB 110?
The EMB 110 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,900 kg compared to the 421 Golden Eagle's 3,379 kg.
Which is larger, the 421 Golden Eagle or EMB 110?
The EMB 110 is longer at 15.1 meters compared to the 421 Golden Eagle's 11.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the 421 Golden Eagle or EMB 110?
The EMB 110 is more expensive at approximately $2.0 million per unit compared to the 421 Golden Eagle at $0.5 million.
Which entered service first, the 421 Golden Eagle or EMB 110?
The 421 Golden Eagle entered service first in 1968, 5 years before the EMB 110 which entered service in 1973.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 421 Golden Eagle or EMB 110?
The 421 Golden Eagle has been produced in greater numbers with 1,916 units compared to 503 units of the EMB 110.