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421 Golden Eagle vs EMB 120 Brasilia

Cessna 421 Golden Eagle military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 421 Golden Eagle
Embraer EMB 120 Brasilia military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇧🇷 EMB 120 Brasilia
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Specifications
421 Golden Eagle EMB 120 Brasilia
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇧🇷 Brazil
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Cessna Embraer
First flight 14 October 1965 27 July 1979
Year introduced 1968 1985
Number produced 1916 units 357 units
Average unit price $500K $5 million
Wing area 20.0 m² 39.4 m²
Wingspan 12.5 m 19.8 m
Height 3.5 m 6.4 m
Length 11.1 m 20.0 m
Maximum speed 474 km/h 608 km/h
Operational range 2,754 km 1,750 km
Service ceiling 9,205 m 9,083 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,379 kg 11,500 kg
Empty weight 2,042 kg 7,070 kg
Total thrust 2 x 280 kW 2 x 1,342 kW
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Overview

The 421 Golden Eagle and the EMB 120 Brasilia are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Cessna and Embraer respectively.

Top speed is 474 km/h for the 421 Golden Eagle vs 608 km/h for the EMB 120 Brasilia. The 421 Golden Eagle has an operational range of 2,754 km vs 1,750 km for the EMB 120 Brasilia. The 421 Golden Eagle operates at altitudes up to 9,205 m compared to 9,083 m for the EMB 120 Brasilia. At 11,500 kg MTOW, the EMB 120 Brasilia is 3.4:1 the 421 Golden Eagle's 3,379 kg.

The 421 Golden Eagle has been produced in 1,916 units vs 357 for the EMB 120 Brasilia. Unit cost is $0.5M for the 421 Golden Eagle vs $5M for the EMB 120 Brasilia. The 421 Golden Eagle first flew 14 years before the EMB 120 Brasilia (1965 vs 1979).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the 421 Golden Eagle or EMB 120 Brasilia?
The EMB 120 Brasilia is faster with a maximum speed of 608 km/h compared to the 421 Golden Eagle's 474 km/h, a difference of 134 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 421 Golden Eagle or EMB 120 Brasilia?
The 421 Golden Eagle has a longer range at 2,754 km compared to the EMB 120 Brasilia's 1,750 km.
Which can fly higher, the 421 Golden Eagle or EMB 120 Brasilia?
The 421 Golden Eagle has a higher service ceiling at 9,205 meters (30,200 ft) compared to the EMB 120 Brasilia's 9,083 meters (29,799 ft).
Which is heavier, the 421 Golden Eagle or EMB 120 Brasilia?
The EMB 120 Brasilia has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 11,500 kg compared to the 421 Golden Eagle's 3,379 kg.
Which is larger, the 421 Golden Eagle or EMB 120 Brasilia?
The EMB 120 Brasilia is longer at 20.0 meters compared to the 421 Golden Eagle's 11.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the 421 Golden Eagle or EMB 120 Brasilia?
The EMB 120 Brasilia is more expensive at approximately $5.0 million per unit compared to the 421 Golden Eagle at $0.5 million.
Which entered service first, the 421 Golden Eagle or EMB 120 Brasilia?
The 421 Golden Eagle entered service first in 1968, 17 years before the EMB 120 Brasilia which entered service in 1985.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 421 Golden Eagle or EMB 120 Brasilia?
The 421 Golden Eagle has been produced in greater numbers with 1,916 units compared to 357 units of the EMB 120 Brasilia.