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421 Golden Eagle vs Il-86 Camber

Cessna 421 Golden Eagle military transport aircraft side profile drawing
Ilyushin Il-86 Camber military transport aircraft side profile drawing
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Specifications
421 Golden Eagle Il-86 Camber
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Cessna Ilyushin
First flight 14 October 1965 22 December 1976
Year introduced 1968 1980
Number produced 1916 units 106 units
Average unit price $500K --
Wing area 20.0 m² -- m²
Wingspan 12.5 m 48.1 m
Height 3.5 m -- m
Length 11.1 m 59.9 m
Maximum speed 474 km/h 950 km/h
Operational range 2,754 km 5,800 km
Service ceiling 9,205 m -- m
Max. takeoff weight 3,379 kg -- kg
Empty weight 2,042 kg -- kg
Total thrust 2 x 280 kW 4 x 13,000 kgf
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Overview

The 421 Golden Eagle and the Il-86 Camber are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Cessna and Ilyushin respectively.

The Il-86 Camber reaches 950 km/h — 2.0x the 421 Golden Eagle's 474 km/h. The 421 Golden Eagle has an operational range of 2,754 km vs 5,800 km for the Il-86 Camber.

The 421 Golden Eagle has been produced in 1,916 units vs 106 for the Il-86 Camber. The 421 Golden Eagle first flew 11 years before the Il-86 Camber (1965 vs 1976).

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the 421 Golden Eagle or Il-86 Camber?
The Il-86 Camber is faster with a maximum speed of 950 km/h compared to the 421 Golden Eagle's 474 km/h, a difference of 476 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 421 Golden Eagle or Il-86 Camber?
The Il-86 Camber has a longer range at 5,800 km compared to the 421 Golden Eagle's 2,754 km.
Which can fly higher, the 421 Golden Eagle or Il-86 Camber?
The 421 Golden Eagle has a higher service ceiling at 9,205 meters (30,200 ft) compared to the Il-86 Camber's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the 421 Golden Eagle or Il-86 Camber?
The 421 Golden Eagle has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,379 kg compared to the Il-86 Camber's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the 421 Golden Eagle or Il-86 Camber?
The Il-86 Camber is longer at 59.9 meters compared to the 421 Golden Eagle's 11.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the 421 Golden Eagle or Il-86 Camber?
The 421 Golden Eagle entered service first in 1968, 12 years before the Il-86 Camber which entered service in 1980.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 421 Golden Eagle or Il-86 Camber?
The 421 Golden Eagle has been produced in greater numbers with 1,916 units compared to 106 units of the Il-86 Camber.