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421 Golden Eagle vs G.222

Cessna 421 Golden Eagle military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 421 Golden Eagle
Aeritalia G.222 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 G.222
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Specifications
421 Golden Eagle G.222
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Cessna Aeritalia
First flight 14 October 1965 18 July 1970
Year introduced 1968 1978
Number produced 1916 units 111 units
Average unit price $500K --
Wing area 20.0 m² 82.0 m²
Wingspan 12.5 m 28.7 m
Height 3.5 m 9.8 m
Length 11.1 m 22.7 m
Maximum speed 474 km/h 540 km/h
Operational range 2,754 km 1,371 km
Service ceiling 9,205 m 7,620 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,379 kg 28,000 kg
Empty weight 2,042 kg 15,400 kg
Total thrust 2 x 280 kW 2 x 2,501 kW
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Overview

The 421 Golden Eagle and the G.222 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Cessna and Aeritalia respectively.

Top speed is 474 km/h for the 421 Golden Eagle vs 540 km/h for the G.222. The 421 Golden Eagle has an operational range of 2,754 km vs 1,371 km for the G.222. The 421 Golden Eagle operates at altitudes up to 9,205 m compared to 7,620 m for the G.222. At 28,000 kg MTOW, the G.222 is 8.3:1 the 421 Golden Eagle's 3,379 kg.

The 421 Golden Eagle has been produced in 1,916 units vs 111 for the G.222. The 421 Golden Eagle first flew 5 years before the G.222 (1965 vs 1970).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the 421 Golden Eagle or G.222?
The G.222 is faster with a maximum speed of 540 km/h compared to the 421 Golden Eagle's 474 km/h, a difference of 66 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 421 Golden Eagle or G.222?
The 421 Golden Eagle has a longer range at 2,754 km compared to the G.222's 1,371 km.
Which can fly higher, the 421 Golden Eagle or G.222?
The 421 Golden Eagle has a higher service ceiling at 9,205 meters (30,200 ft) compared to the G.222's 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the 421 Golden Eagle or G.222?
The G.222 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 28,000 kg compared to the 421 Golden Eagle's 3,379 kg.
Which is larger, the 421 Golden Eagle or G.222?
The G.222 is longer at 22.7 meters compared to the 421 Golden Eagle's 11.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the 421 Golden Eagle or G.222?
The 421 Golden Eagle entered service first in 1968, 10 years before the G.222 which entered service in 1978.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 421 Golden Eagle or G.222?
The 421 Golden Eagle has been produced in greater numbers with 1,916 units compared to 111 units of the G.222.