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Cessna 421 Golden Eagle

Cessna · Pressurized Business Twin · USA · Early Jet (1946–1969)

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Flagship Cessna piston twin; geared engines, pressurised. Highest-performance piston Cessna produced. 1,910 built 1968–1985.

Specifications

Category
Fixed Wing
Sub-Category
General Aviation
Domain
Civil
Era
Early Jet (1946–1969)
Country
USA
Manufacturer
Cessna
Operator
Business/charter
Primary Role
Pressurized Business Twin
Status
Retired
Service Entry
1968
Produced
1910
Unit Cost (2026$)
~$200-500K used
Engine
2x Continental GTSIO-520-L
Thrust / Power
750 hp total
Launch
Ground
Length (ft)
36.1
Wingspan (ft)
41.2
Empty Weight (lb)
4424
MTOW (lb)
7450
Endurance (hr)
7
Service Ceiling (ft)
30200
Range (mi)
1400
Max Speed (mph)
225