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421 Golden Eagle vs Jetstream 31

421 Golden Eagle vs Jetstream 31 at a glance — top speed 474 vs 487 km/h, range 2,754 vs 1,260 km, max takeoff weight 3,379 vs 6,954 kg, built 1,916 vs 386 units.

Cessna 421 Golden Eagle military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 421 Golden Eagle
British Aerospace Jetstream 31 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Jetstream 31
Specifications
421 Golden Eagle Jetstream 31
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Cessna British Aerospace
First flight 14 October 1965 28 March 1980
Year introduced 1968 1982
Number produced 1916 units 386 units
Average unit price $500K $8 million
Wing area 20.0 m² 25.0 m²
Wingspan 12.5 m 16.0 m
Height 3.5 m 5.3 m
Length 11.1 m 14.4 m
Maximum speed 474 km/h 487 km/h
Operational range 2,754 km 1,260 km
Service ceiling 9,205 m 7,620 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,379 kg 6,954 kg
Empty weight 2,042 kg 4,360 kg
Total thrust 2 x 280 kW 2 x 671 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the 421 Golden Eagle or Jetstream 31?
The Jetstream 31 is faster with a maximum speed of 487 km/h compared to the 421 Golden Eagle's 474 km/h, a difference of 13 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 421 Golden Eagle or Jetstream 31?
The 421 Golden Eagle has a longer range at 2,754 km compared to the Jetstream 31's 1,260 km.
Which can fly higher, the 421 Golden Eagle or Jetstream 31?
The 421 Golden Eagle has a higher service ceiling at 9,205 meters (30,200 ft) compared to the Jetstream 31's 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the 421 Golden Eagle or Jetstream 31?
The Jetstream 31 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,954 kg compared to the 421 Golden Eagle's 3,379 kg.
Which is larger, the 421 Golden Eagle or Jetstream 31?
The Jetstream 31 is longer at 14.4 meters compared to the 421 Golden Eagle's 11.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the 421 Golden Eagle or Jetstream 31?
The Jetstream 31 is more expensive at approximately $8.0 million per unit compared to the 421 Golden Eagle at $0.5 million.
Which entered service first, the 421 Golden Eagle or Jetstream 31?
The 421 Golden Eagle entered service first in 1968, 14 years before the Jetstream 31 which entered service in 1982.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 421 Golden Eagle or Jetstream 31?
The 421 Golden Eagle has been produced in greater numbers with 1,916 units compared to 386 units of the Jetstream 31.