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421 Golden Eagle vs Gulfstream III

421 Golden Eagle vs Gulfstream III at a glance — top speed 474 vs 927 km/h, range 2,754 vs 6,760 km, max takeoff weight 3,379 vs 31,615 kg, built 1,916 vs 202 units.

Cessna 421 Golden Eagle military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 421 Golden Eagle
Gulfstream III military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Gulfstream III
Specifications
421 Golden Eagle Gulfstream III
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Cessna Gulfstream
First flight 14 October 1965 2 December 1979
Year introduced 1968 1980
Number produced 1916 units 202 units
Average unit price $500K $690K
Wing area 20.0 m² 86.8 m²
Wingspan 12.5 m 23.5 m
Height 3.5 m 7.4 m
Length 11.1 m 25.3 m
Maximum speed 474 km/h 927 km/h
Operational range 2,754 km 6,760 km
Service ceiling 9,205 m 13,716 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,379 kg 31,615 kg
Empty weight 2,042 kg 17,236 kg
Total thrust 2 x 280 kW 2 x 5,171 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the 421 Golden Eagle or Gulfstream III?
The Gulfstream III is faster with a maximum speed of 927 km/h compared to the 421 Golden Eagle's 474 km/h, a difference of 453 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 421 Golden Eagle or Gulfstream III?
The Gulfstream III has a longer range at 6,760 km compared to the 421 Golden Eagle's 2,754 km.
Which can fly higher, the 421 Golden Eagle or Gulfstream III?
The Gulfstream III 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 Gulfstream III?
The Gulfstream III has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 31,615 kg compared to the 421 Golden Eagle's 3,379 kg.
Which is larger, the 421 Golden Eagle or Gulfstream III?
The Gulfstream III is longer at 25.3 meters compared to the 421 Golden Eagle's 11.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the 421 Golden Eagle or Gulfstream III?
The Gulfstream III is more expensive at approximately $0.7 million per unit compared to the 421 Golden Eagle at $0.5 million.
Which entered service first, the 421 Golden Eagle or Gulfstream III?
The 421 Golden Eagle entered service first in 1968, 12 years before the Gulfstream III which entered service in 1980.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 421 Golden Eagle or Gulfstream III?
The 421 Golden Eagle has been produced in greater numbers with 1,916 units compared to 202 units of the Gulfstream III.