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421 Golden Eagle vs Falcon 50

Cessna 421 Golden Eagle military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 421 Golden Eagle
Dassault Falcon 50 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 Falcon 50
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Specifications
421 Golden Eagle Falcon 50
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Cessna Dassault
First flight 14 October 1965 1 November 1976
Year introduced 1968 1979
Number produced 1916 units 352 units
Average unit price $500K $6 million
Wing area 20.0 m² 46.8 m²
Wingspan 12.5 m 18.9 m
Height 3.5 m 7.0 m
Length 11.1 m 18.8 m
Maximum speed 474 km/h 888 km/h
Operational range 2,754 km 5,695 km
Service ceiling 9,205 m 13,716 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,379 kg 18,500 kg
Empty weight 2,042 kg 9,150 kg
Total thrust 2 x 140 kW 3 x 560 kgf
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Overview

The 421 Golden Eagle and the Falcon 50 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Cessna and Dassault respectively.

Top speed is 474 km/h for the 421 Golden Eagle vs 888 km/h for the Falcon 50. The 421 Golden Eagle has an operational range of 2,754 km vs 5,695 km for the Falcon 50. The Falcon 50 operates at altitudes up to 13,716 m compared to 9,205 m for the 421 Golden Eagle. At 18,500 kg MTOW, the Falcon 50 is 5.5x the 421 Golden Eagle's 3,379 kg.

The 421 Golden Eagle has been produced in 1,916 units vs 352 for the Falcon 50. Unit cost is $0.5M for the 421 Golden Eagle vs $6M for the Falcon 50. The 421 Golden Eagle first flew 11 years before the Falcon 50 (1965 vs 1976).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the 421 Golden Eagle or Falcon 50?
The Falcon 50 is faster with a maximum speed of 888 km/h compared to the 421 Golden Eagle's 474 km/h, a difference of 414 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 421 Golden Eagle or Falcon 50?
The Falcon 50 has a longer range at 5,695 km compared to the 421 Golden Eagle's 2,754 km.
Which can fly higher, the 421 Golden Eagle or Falcon 50?
The Falcon 50 has a higher service ceiling at 13,716 meters (45,000 ft) compared to the 421 Golden Eagle's 9,205 meters (30,200 ft).
Which is heavier, the 421 Golden Eagle or Falcon 50?
The Falcon 50 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 18,500 kg compared to the 421 Golden Eagle's 3,379 kg.
Which is larger, the 421 Golden Eagle or Falcon 50?
The Falcon 50 is longer at 18.8 meters compared to the 421 Golden Eagle's 11.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the 421 Golden Eagle or Falcon 50?
The Falcon 50 is more expensive at approximately $6.0 million per unit compared to the 421 Golden Eagle at $0.5 million.
Which entered service first, the 421 Golden Eagle or Falcon 50?
The 421 Golden Eagle entered service first in 1968, 11 years before the Falcon 50 which entered service in 1979.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 421 Golden Eagle or Falcon 50?
The 421 Golden Eagle has been produced in greater numbers with 1,916 units compared to 352 units of the Falcon 50.