Cessna 421
| Cessna 421 | |
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 Cessna 421 Golden Eagle |
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| Type: | Light aircraft |
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| First flight: |
October 14, 1965 |
| Commissioning: |
1965 |
| Number of pieces: |
1901 |
The Cessna 421 Golden Eagle is a light twin-engine propeller aircraft produced by the US manufacturer Cessna . It represents the version of the older Cessna 411 equipped with a pressurized cabin and offers space for up to eight passengers.
history
The prototype of the low- wing Cessna 421 made its maiden flight in October 1965 and delivery began in May 1967. The aircraft was fitted with two Continental GTSIO-520-D piston engines .
The improved version 421A has existed since 1969 . In 1970, production of the 421B began with a larger wingspan and higher power. The 421C from 1975 received new wings with modified tanks. The 421C has been delivered with a revised chassis since 1980.
In 1985, Cessna ceased production of propeller aircraft, including the 421, after product liability changes in the United States . A total of 1901 copies of this model series were made.
Since then, some Cessna 421s have been converted to turbo-prop propulsion and thus aligned with the Cessna 425 .
use
The Cessna 421 is still often in use today, fetching high prices in the used aircraft market.
Military users
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Technical specifications
| Parameter | 421C |
|---|---|
| span | 12.53 m |
| length | 11.09 m |
| height | 3.49 m |
| Wing area | 19.88 m² |
| Empty weight | 2132 kg |
| Takeoff weight | 3382 kg |
| Passengers | 6-8 |
| crew | 1-2 |
| Top speed | 444 km / h |
| Travel speed (7620 m) | 420 km / h (65% performance, medium load) |
| Service ceiling | 9205 m (4540 m single engine) |
| Range | 2755 km at an economical cruising speed in 7620 m with 713 kg of fuel |
| Engines | 2 × Continental GTSIO-520-L with 280 kW (380 PS) each |
See also
Web links
C 421 on airliners.net (English)