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421 Golden Eagle vs Fokker 50

Cessna 421 Golden Eagle military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 421 Golden Eagle
Fokker 50 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇳🇱 Fokker 50
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Specifications
421 Golden Eagle Fokker 50
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇳🇱 Netherlands
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Cessna Fokker
First flight 14 October 1965 28 December 1985
Year introduced 1968 1987
Number produced 1916 units 213 units
Average unit price $500K $6 million
Wing area 20.0 m² 70.0 m²
Wingspan 12.5 m 29.0 m
Height 3.5 m 8.3 m
Length 11.1 m 25.3 m
Maximum speed 474 km/h 526 km/h
Operational range 2,754 km 1,700 km
Service ceiling 9,205 m 7,620 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,379 kg 20,820 kg
Empty weight 2,042 kg 12,250 kg
Total thrust 2 x 280 kW 2 x 1,864 kW
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Overview

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

Top speed is 474 km/h for the 421 Golden Eagle vs 526 km/h for the Fokker 50. The 421 Golden Eagle has an operational range of 2,754 km vs 1,700 km for the Fokker 50. The 421 Golden Eagle operates at altitudes up to 9,205 m compared to 7,620 m for the Fokker 50. At 20,820 kg MTOW, the Fokker 50 is 6.2:1 the 421 Golden Eagle's 3,379 kg.

The 421 Golden Eagle has been produced in 1,916 units vs 213 for the Fokker 50. Unit cost is $0.5M for the 421 Golden Eagle vs $6M for the Fokker 50. The 421 Golden Eagle first flew 20 years before the Fokker 50 (1965 vs 1985).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the 421 Golden Eagle or Fokker 50?
The Fokker 50 is faster with a maximum speed of 526 km/h compared to the 421 Golden Eagle's 474 km/h, a difference of 52 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 421 Golden Eagle or Fokker 50?
The 421 Golden Eagle has a longer range at 2,754 km compared to the Fokker 50's 1,700 km.
Which can fly higher, the 421 Golden Eagle or Fokker 50?
The 421 Golden Eagle has a higher service ceiling at 9,205 meters (30,200 ft) compared to the Fokker 50's 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the 421 Golden Eagle or Fokker 50?
The Fokker 50 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 20,820 kg compared to the 421 Golden Eagle's 3,379 kg.
Which is larger, the 421 Golden Eagle or Fokker 50?
The Fokker 50 is longer at 25.2 meters compared to the 421 Golden Eagle's 11.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the 421 Golden Eagle or Fokker 50?
The Fokker 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 Fokker 50?
The 421 Golden Eagle entered service first in 1968, 19 years before the Fokker 50 which entered service in 1987.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 421 Golden Eagle or Fokker 50?
The 421 Golden Eagle has been produced in greater numbers with 1,916 units compared to 213 units of the Fokker 50.