421 Golden Eagle vs PA-34 Seneca

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 twin-engined light aircraft, renowned for its versatility, extensively used for flight training and personal use since the 1970s.
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Piper
First flight 25 April 1967
Year introduced 1971
Number produced 5037 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—‰
Profile drawing of Cessna 421 Golden Eagle
Wing area 19.4 m² ◉
Wingspan 11.9 m â—‰
Height 3.0 m â—‰
Length 8.7 m â—‰
Maximum speed 378 km/h â—‰
Operational range 1,611 km â—‰
Service ceiling 7,620 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 2,155 kg â—‰
Empty weight 1,457 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 164 kW â—‰
Profile drawing of Piper PA-34 Seneca

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the 421 Golden Eagle or PA-34 Seneca?
The 421 Golden Eagle is faster with a maximum speed of 474 km/h compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 378 km/h, a difference of 96 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 421 Golden Eagle or PA-34 Seneca?
The 421 Golden Eagle has a longer range at 2,754 km compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 1,611 km.
Which can fly higher, the 421 Golden Eagle or PA-34 Seneca?
The 421 Golden Eagle has a higher service ceiling at 9,205 meters (30,200 ft) compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the 421 Golden Eagle or PA-34 Seneca?
The 421 Golden Eagle has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,379 kg compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 2,155 kg.
Which is larger, the 421 Golden Eagle or PA-34 Seneca?
The 421 Golden Eagle is longer at 11.1 meters compared to the PA-34 Seneca's 8.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the 421 Golden Eagle or PA-34 Seneca?
The 421 Golden Eagle entered service first in 1968, 3 years before the PA-34 Seneca which entered service in 1971.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 421 Golden Eagle or PA-34 Seneca?
The PA-34 Seneca has been produced in greater numbers with 5,037 units compared to 1,916 units of the 421 Golden Eagle.