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421 Golden Eagle vs M-18 Dromader

Cessna 421 Golden Eagle military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 421 Golden Eagle
PZL Mielec M-18 Dromader military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇵🇱 M-18 Dromader
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Specifications
421 Golden Eagle M-18 Dromader
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇵🇱 Poland
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Cessna PZL Mielec
First flight 14 October 1965 27 August 1976
Year introduced 1968 1978
Number produced 1916 units 759 units
Average unit price $500K --
Wing area 20.0 m² 40.0 m²
Wingspan 12.5 m 17.7 m
Height 3.5 m 3.7 m
Length 11.1 m 9.5 m
Maximum speed 474 km/h 200 km/h
Operational range 2,754 km 970 km
Service ceiling 9,205 m 6,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,379 kg 4,200 kg
Empty weight 2,042 kg 2,710 kg
Total thrust 2 x 280 kW 1 x 731 kW
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Overview

The 421 Golden Eagle and the M-18 Dromader are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Cessna and PZL Mielec respectively.

The 421 Golden Eagle reaches 474 km/h — 2.4:1 the M-18 Dromader's 200 km/h. The 421 Golden Eagle has an operational range of 2,754 km vs 970 km for the M-18 Dromader. The 421 Golden Eagle operates at altitudes up to 9,205 m compared to 6,500 m for the M-18 Dromader.

The 421 Golden Eagle has been produced in 1,916 units vs 759 for the M-18 Dromader. The 421 Golden Eagle first flew 11 years before the M-18 Dromader (1965 vs 1976).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the 421 Golden Eagle or M-18 Dromader?
The 421 Golden Eagle is faster with a maximum speed of 474 km/h compared to the M-18 Dromader's 200 km/h, a difference of 274 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 421 Golden Eagle or M-18 Dromader?
The 421 Golden Eagle has a longer range at 2,754 km compared to the M-18 Dromader's 970 km.
Which can fly higher, the 421 Golden Eagle or M-18 Dromader?
The 421 Golden Eagle has a higher service ceiling at 9,205 meters (30,200 ft) compared to the M-18 Dromader's 6,500 meters (21,325 ft).
Which is heavier, the 421 Golden Eagle or M-18 Dromader?
The M-18 Dromader has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,200 kg compared to the 421 Golden Eagle's 3,379 kg.
Which is larger, the 421 Golden Eagle or M-18 Dromader?
The 421 Golden Eagle is longer at 11.1 meters compared to the M-18 Dromader's 9.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the 421 Golden Eagle or M-18 Dromader?
The 421 Golden Eagle entered service first in 1968, 10 years before the M-18 Dromader which entered service in 1978.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 421 Golden Eagle or M-18 Dromader?
The 421 Golden Eagle has been produced in greater numbers with 1,916 units compared to 759 units of the M-18 Dromader.