421 Golden Eagle vs PA-31 Navajo
| American light, business aircraft, produced from the 1960s to mid-1980s, predominantly used for domestic, private, and charter flights. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Cessna |
| First flight | 14 October 1965 |
| Year introduced | 1968 |
| Number produced | 1916 units |
| Average unit price | $0.5 million |
| American light, twin-engined aircraft, used extensively for air taxi, flight training, and personal use during the late 20th century. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Piper |
| First flight | 30 September 1964 |
| Year introduced | 1967 |
| Number produced | 3942 units |
| Average unit price | $-- million |
| Wing area | 20.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 12.5 m â—‰ |
| Height | 3.5 m â—‰ |
| Length | 11.1 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 474 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 2,754 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 9,205 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 3,379 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 2,042 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 280 kW â—‰ |
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| Wing area | 21.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 12.4 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.0 m â—‰ |
| Length | 9.9 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 420 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,875 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 8,016 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 2,948 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 1,783 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 231 kW â—‰ |
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Performance Radar Chart
Photo of 421 Golden Eagle by Smart-Jet.
Photo of PA-31 Navajo by Udi Brill.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the 421 Golden Eagle or PA-31 Navajo?
The 421 Golden Eagle is faster with a maximum speed of 474 km/h compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 420 km/h, a difference of 54 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 421 Golden Eagle or PA-31 Navajo?
The 421 Golden Eagle has a longer range at 2,754 km compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 1,875 km.
Which can fly higher, the 421 Golden Eagle or PA-31 Navajo?
The 421 Golden Eagle has a higher service ceiling at 9,205 meters (30,200 ft) compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 8,016 meters (26,299 ft).
Which is heavier, the 421 Golden Eagle or PA-31 Navajo?
The 421 Golden Eagle has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,379 kg compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 2,948 kg.
Which is larger, the 421 Golden Eagle or PA-31 Navajo?
The 421 Golden Eagle is longer at 11.1 meters compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 9.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the 421 Golden Eagle or PA-31 Navajo?
The PA-31 Navajo entered service first in 1967, 1 years before the 421 Golden Eagle which entered service in 1968.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 421 Golden Eagle or PA-31 Navajo?
The PA-31 Navajo has been produced in greater numbers with 3,942 units compared to 1,916 units of the 421 Golden Eagle.