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.
Picture of 421 Golden Eagle
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.
Picture of PA-31 Navajo
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—‰
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—‰
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—‰
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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Photo of 421 Golden Eagle by Smart-Jet. Photo of PA-31 Navajo by Udi Brill.