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 πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Military Transport Aircrafts
Manufacturer Cessna
First flight 14 October 1965
Year of introduction 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 πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Military Transport Aircrafts
Manufacturer Piper
First flight 30 September 1964
Year of introduction 1967
Number produced 3942 units
Average unit price $-- million
Wing area 20.0 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 12.5 m β—‰
Height 3.5 m β—‰
Length 11.1 m β—‰
Maximum speed 474 km/h β—‰
Service ceiling 9,205 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 3,379 kg β—‰
Empty weight 2,042 kg β—‰
Total thrust 2 x 280 kW β—‰
Wing area 21.0 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 12.4 m β—‰
Height 4.0 m β—‰
Length 9.9 m β—‰
Maximum speed 420 km/h β—‰
Service ceiling 8,016 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 2,948 kg β—‰
Empty weight 1,783 kg β—‰
Total thrust 2 x 231 kW β—‰
3-view profile of PA-31 Navajo

Performance Radar Chart

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