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421 Golden Eagle vs F406 Caravan II

421 Golden Eagle vs F406 Caravan II at a glance — top speed 474 vs 423 km/h, range 2,754 vs 2,135 km, max takeoff weight 3,379 vs 4,246 kg, built 1,916 vs 99 units.

Cessna 421 Golden Eagle military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 421 Golden Eagle
Reims-Cessna F406 Caravan II military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 F406 Caravan II
Specifications
421 Golden Eagle F406 Caravan II
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Cessna Reims-Cessna
First flight 14 October 1965 22 September 1983
Year introduced 1968 1985
Number produced 1916 units 99 units
Average unit price $500K $3 million
Wing area 20.0 m² 24.0 m²
Wingspan 12.5 m 15.1 m
Height 3.5 m 4.0 m
Length 11.1 m 12.0 m
Maximum speed 474 km/h 423 km/h
Operational range 2,754 km 2,135 km
Service ceiling 9,205 m 9,144 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,379 kg 4,246 kg
Empty weight 2,042 kg 2,283 kg
Total thrust 2 x 280 kW 2 x 373 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the 421 Golden Eagle or F406 Caravan II?
The 421 Golden Eagle is faster with a maximum speed of 474 km/h compared to the F406 Caravan II's 423 km/h, a difference of 51 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 421 Golden Eagle or F406 Caravan II?
The 421 Golden Eagle has a longer range at 2,754 km compared to the F406 Caravan II's 2,135 km.
Which can fly higher, the 421 Golden Eagle or F406 Caravan II?
The 421 Golden Eagle has a higher service ceiling at 9,205 meters (30,200 ft) compared to the F406 Caravan II's 9,144 meters (30,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the 421 Golden Eagle or F406 Caravan II?
The F406 Caravan II has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,246 kg compared to the 421 Golden Eagle's 3,379 kg.
Which is larger, the 421 Golden Eagle or F406 Caravan II?
The F406 Caravan II is longer at 12.0 meters compared to the 421 Golden Eagle's 11.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the 421 Golden Eagle or F406 Caravan II?
The F406 Caravan II is more expensive at approximately $3.0 million per unit compared to the 421 Golden Eagle at $0.5 million.
Which entered service first, the 421 Golden Eagle or F406 Caravan II?
The 421 Golden Eagle entered service first in 1968, 17 years before the F406 Caravan II which entered service in 1985.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 421 Golden Eagle or F406 Caravan II?
The 421 Golden Eagle has been produced in greater numbers with 1,916 units compared to 99 units of the F406 Caravan II.